environmental remediation
[/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌrɛmədiˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: environmental remediations
remediação ambiental
1. The process of cleaning up and restoring contaminated or damaged environmental sites to their original or acceptable conditions
The company invested millions in environmental remediation of the polluted factory site.
A empresa investiu milhões na remediação ambiental do local da fábrica poluída.
2. Actions taken to remove, treat, or neutralize hazardous substances from soil, water, or air
Environmental remediation efforts included removing contaminated soil and treating groundwater pollution.
Os esforços de remediação ambiental incluíram a remoção de solo contaminado e o tratamento da poluição das águas subterrâneas.
3. Legal and technical measures to correct environmental damage caused by industrial or human activities
The EPA mandated environmental remediation at the hazardous waste site.
A EPA mandatou remediação ambiental no local de resíduos perigosos.
Environmental remediation is increasingly important in Brazil due to industrialization and historical pollution. In the USA, the term is strongly associated with EPA regulations and Superfund sites. Both countries have legal frameworks requiring responsible parties to fund remediation projects. The term reflects growing environmental consciousness and corporate accountability in both nations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
environmental cleanup effort
remediation of contaminated sites
environmental restoration project
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