Healthy environment

A Healthy environment (pronunciation: /ˈhelTHē/ /ɪnˈvīrənmənt/) is a term used to describe an environment that promotes and supports the well-being of all living organisms. It is an environment that is free from pollutants, toxins, and other harmful substances that can cause harm to the health of humans, animals, and plants.

Etymology

The term "Healthy environment" is derived from the English words "healthy" and "environment". "Healthy" comes from the Old English "hǣlþ", meaning "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well," and "environment" comes from the French "environner", meaning "to surround".

Related terms

Sustainable development: A development strategy that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves the careful management of resources to prevent environmental degradation and promote a healthy environment.

Environmental health: The branch of public health that focuses on the relationships between people and their environment. It aims to prevent disease and create health-supportive environments.

Pollution: The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat, or light.

Ecosystem: A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

Biodiversity: The variety and variability of life on Earth. Biodiversity is typically a measure of variation at the genetic, species, and ecosystem level.

Conservation: The practice of protecting the natural environment on individual, organizational or governmental levels, for the benefit of both the environment and humans.

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