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  2. Geoprofessions - Wikipedia

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    Geoengineering or geological engineering, engineering geology, and geotechnical engineering deal with the discovery, development, and production and use of subsurface ...

  3. Geological engineering - Wikipedia

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    One of the oldest examples of geological engineering principles is the Euphrates tunnel, which was constructed around 2180 B.C. – 2160 B.C... [6] This, and other tunnels and qanats from around the same time were used by ancient civilizations such as Babylon and Persia for the purposes of irrigation. [6]

  4. What is geoengineering, and why is it sparking climate change ...

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    Geoengineering is defined by the Encyclopedia Britannica as "the large-scale manipulation of a specific process central to controlling Earth's climate for the purpose of obtaining a specific benefit."

  5. Geotechnical engineering - Wikipedia

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    Humans have historically used soil as a material for flood control, irrigation purposes, burial sites, building foundations, and construction materials for buildings.

  6. Climate engineering - Wikipedia

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    Climate engineering (or geoengineering, climate intervention [1]) is the intentional large-scale alteration of the planetary environment to counteract anthropogenic climate change. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The term has been used as an umbrella term for carbon dioxide removal , weather as a weapon, reduction of pole ice and solar radiation modification when ...

  7. Environmental engineering - Wikipedia

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    Environmental engineering is a professional engineering discipline related to environmental science.It encompasses broad scientific topics like chemistry, biology, ecology, geology, hydraulics, hydrology, microbiology, and mathematics to create solutions that will protect and also improve the health of living organisms and improve the quality of the environment.

  8. Wages and salaries - Wikipedia

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    Wages and salaries in cash consist of such amounts payable at regular intervals, such as weekly, monthly or other intervals, including payments by results and piecework payments; plus allowances, such as those for working overtime; plus amounts paid to employees away from work for short periods (e.g., on holiday, sick leave, etc.); plus ad hoc ...

  9. Engineering geology - Wikipedia

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    Engineering geology is the application of geology to engineering study for the purpose of assuring that the geological factors regarding the location, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering works are recognized and accounted for. [1]