decarbonisation
Phasing out fossil-fuels
Decarbonisation is the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions, especially from energy production and industrial processes.
The term dominates climate policy discussions: The decarbonisation of the power grid requires massive investment in renewables.
Also spelled decarbonization.
The verb is decarbonise.
Self-replenishing natural power
- solar powerEnergy derived from sunlight
- wind powerTurbine-generated renewable electricity
- hydropowerElectricity from flowing currents
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
nuclear · clean energy · energy transition · electrification · battery storage · green hydrogen · photovoltaic · offshore wind
Rising planetary temperatures
- greenhouse gasesEmissions that trap heat
- climate changePlanetary atmospheric transformation
- net zeroBalanced emissions state
- Paris AgreementGlobal warming limitation accord
temperature rise · climate crisis · climate mitigation · IPCC · climate policy · climate action · emissions reduction
Carbon dioxide formula
- methaneSimplest alkane fuel
- nitrous oxideAnesthetic inhalant causing euphoria
- greenhouse gasHeat-trapping atmospheric compound
- fossil fuelsCombustible prehistoric organic deposits
combustion · exhaust · smokestacks · industrial emissions · tailpipe · flaring · emissions trading · offset
Shift to sustainable power
- phase-outGradual discontinuation process
- green investmentCapital directed toward sustainability
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- policyAdopted principle of action
regulation · roadmap · pathway · timeline · 2030 · 2050 · transformation · restructuring
Act of setting apart
- CCSEmail copy recipients
- electrolysisCurrent-induced ionic separation
- heat pumpsDevices transferring thermal energy
- electric vehiclesBattery-powered motor transport
biofuels · ammonia · electrolyzer · synthetic fuels · retrofitting
Moving things between places
- industryEconomic production sector
- buildingsConstructed enclosed structures
- agricultureCultivation of land, livestock
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
aviation · heavy industry · cement · steel · manufacturing · heating · cooling · land use
renewable energy
Self-replenishing natural power
- solar powerEnergy derived from sunlight
- wind powerTurbine-generated renewable electricity
- hydropowerElectricity from flowing currents
geothermal · nuclear · clean energy · energy transition · electrification · battery storage · green hydrogen · photovoltaic · offshore wind · energy efficiency
global warming
Rising planetary temperatures
- greenhouse gasesEmissions that trap heat
- climate changePlanetary atmospheric transformation
- net zeroBalanced emissions state
Paris Agreement · temperature rise · climate crisis · climate mitigation · IPCC · climate policy · climate action · emissions reduction
CO2
Carbon dioxide formula
- methaneSimplest alkane fuel
- nitrous oxideAnesthetic inhalant causing euphoria
- greenhouse gasHeat-trapping atmospheric compound
fossil fuels · combustion · exhaust · smokestacks · industrial emissions · tailpipe · flaring · emissions trading · offset
energy transition
Shift to sustainable power
- phase-outGradual discontinuation process
- green investmentCapital directed toward sustainability
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
policy · regulation · roadmap · pathway · timeline · 2030 · 2050 · transformation · restructuring · green jobs
sequestration
Act of setting apart
- CCSEmail copy recipients
- electrolysisCurrent-induced ionic separation
- heat pumpsDevices transferring thermal energy
electric vehicles · biofuels · ammonia · electrolyzer · synthetic fuels · retrofitting
transport
Moving things between places
- industryEconomic production sector
- buildingsConstructed enclosed structures
- agricultureCultivation of land, livestock
shipping · aviation · heavy industry · cement · steel · manufacturing · heating · cooling · land use · supply chain
decarbonisationclimate denialism
Rejecting established atmospheric science
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