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| Biocentrism | The belief that all living things on the planet are equally important and valuable. |
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| Biodiversity | Biodiversity is the variety of all living organisms, including variability within and between… |
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| Biogeochemical cycles | The movement of chemical elements or compounds between living organisms, the atmosphere, and the… |
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| Biological Control Agents (BCAs) | Living organisms used to control pests and invasive species. For example, bacteria to limit… |
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| Biomass | Organic material from living or recently living animals or plants. Biomass is a renewable energy… |
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| Biophilia | The innate tendency for humans to connect with nature and other living things. |
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| Biosphere | The part of Earth that supports life. |
The glossary is provisional until improved & approved by the planetary health community – you can support review or suggest a new term