Mitigation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007322
Actions taken to reduce the severity or impact of a hazard or phenomenon, particularly in the context of climate change or severe weather events. In meteorology, this includes efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to slow global warming or implementing measures to lessen the damage from floods or droughts. Mitigation strategies aim to address the root causes or reduce the consequences of adverse meteorological conditions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007322 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Mitigation",
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"definition": "Actions taken to reduce the severity or impact of a hazard or phenomenon, particularly in the context of climate change or severe weather events. In meteorology, this includes efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to slow global warming or implementing measures to lessen the damage from floods or droughts. Mitigation strategies aim to address the root causes or reduce the consequences of adverse meteorological conditions.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mitigation/"
}
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