Adverse Ecological Effects

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000605",
  "term": "Adverse Ecological Effects",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Changes that are considered undesirable because they alter valued structural or functional characteristics of ecosystems or their components. An evaluation of adversity may consider the type, intensity, and scale of the effect as well as the potential for recovery.",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/adverse-ecological-effects/"
}