decarbonization
Phasing out fossil fuels
Decarbonization is the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions, especially from energy production and industrial processes.
The term dominates climate policy discussions: The decarbonization of the power grid requires massive investment in renewables.
Industries, economies, and entire nations pursue decarbonization to slow global warming.
Also spelled decarbonisation in British English.
Self-replenishing natural power
- solar powerEnergy derived from sunlight
- wind powerTurbine-generated renewable electricity
- hydroelectricGenerated by flowing water
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
electrification · energy storage · battery technology · clean energy · nuclear power · hydrogen · power generation · energy efficiency
Battery-powered motor transport
- EVsBattery-powered automobiles, abbr.
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
- maritimeOf the sea
- railHorizontal support bar
public transit · zero-emission vehicles · biofuels · e-fuels · freight · logistics · last mile · aviation
Rising planetary temperatures
- greenhouse gasesEmissions that trap heat
- CO2Carbon dioxide formula
- emissions reductionLowering pollutant output
- net zeroBalanced emissions state
climate mitigation · Paris Agreement · IPCC · climate action · climate policy · sequestration · offsetting · adaptation
Limits plus tradable allowances
- emissions tradingMarket-based pollution control
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- incentivesRewards prompting action
- subsidiesFinancial aid from government
mandates · standards · legislation · compliance · reporting · disclosure · ESG · taxonomy
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- aluminumElement thirteen
- heavy industryCapital-intensive manufacturing sector
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
industrial processes · CCS · green hydrogen · electric arc furnace · supply chain · ammonia · petrochemicals · refining
Electrolyzed fuel from renewables
- electrolyzersCurrent-driven molecular separators
- fuel cellsElectrochemical power generators
- heat pumpsDevices transferring thermal energy
- biocharCharred biomass soil amendment
sustainable materials · innovation · R&D · pilot projects · scaling · commercialization · breakthrough · efficiency gains
renewable energy
Self-replenishing natural power
- solar powerEnergy derived from sunlight
- wind powerTurbine-generated renewable electricity
- hydroelectricGenerated by flowing water
geothermal · electrification · energy storage · battery technology · clean energy · nuclear power · hydrogen · power generation · energy efficiency · smart grid
electric vehicles
Battery-powered motor transport
rail · public transit · zero-emission vehicles · biofuels · e-fuels · freight · logistics · last mile · aviation · trucking
global warming
Rising planetary temperatures
- greenhouse gasesEmissions that trap heat
- CO2Carbon dioxide formula
- emissions reductionLowering pollutant output
net zero · climate mitigation · Paris Agreement · IPCC · climate action · climate policy · sequestration · offsetting · adaptation
cap and trade
Limits plus tradable allowances
- emissions tradingMarket-based pollution control
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- incentivesRewards prompting action
subsidies · mandates · standards · legislation · compliance · reporting · disclosure · ESG · taxonomy · green bonds
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- aluminumElement thirteen
- heavy industryCapital-intensive manufacturing sector
manufacturing · industrial processes · CCS · green hydrogen · electric arc furnace · supply chain · ammonia · petrochemicals · refining · furnace
green hydrogen
Electrolyzed fuel from renewables
- electrolyzersCurrent-driven molecular separators
- fuel cellsElectrochemical power generators
- heat pumpsDevices transferring thermal energy
biochar · sustainable materials · innovation · R&D · pilot projects · scaling · commercialization · breakthrough · efficiency gains
- Energy Lawenergy market, EEG, electricity supply, power supply, market regulation
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- Carbon CycleCO2, photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, CO2 levels
- sustainabilityreduce, reuse, recycle, sustainable yield, recycling programs
- climate policyemissions standards, emissions trading, cap and trade, net zero, climate treaty
- Megatrendsclimate change, globalization, digitalization, AI, urbanization
carbon, carbonation, carbonate, carbonic, decarbonize, decarbonized, decarbonation, decarbonate, decarbonizing