net zero
Emissions fully offset
Net zero describes a state where greenhouse gas emissions are balanced by removal or offset, resulting in no net addition to the atmosphere.
The term dominates climate policy discussions: The company pledged to reach net zero by 2050.
Critics note that net zero commitments often rely on future technologies or carbon credits rather than immediate emissions cuts.
Also net-zero.
Net-zero emissions state
- decarbonizationEliminating fossil fuel emissions
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- sequestrationAct of setting apart
- afforestationIntroducing woods to treeless land
Capable of restoration
- solarOf the star
- windAir current outdoors
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- hydroelectricGenerated by flowing water
photovoltaic · biomass · nuclear · tidal · biofuel · electrification · efficiency · insulation
Year three decades away
- 2030Year after 2029
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- pledgeBinding promise given
- goalDesired end result
ambition · pathway · roadmap · milestone · deadline · accountability · verification · reporting
Official rules governing conduct
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- subsidyFinancial assistance from government
cap-and-trade · standards · compliance · disclosure · ESG · governance · framework · strategy
Payment for services rendered
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- verifiedConfirmed as accurate
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- permanenceQuality of lasting indefinitely
greenwashing · nature-based · removal · avoidance · retirement · registry · gold-standard · insetting
carbon-neutral
Net-zero emissions state
- decarbonizationEliminating fossil fuel emissions
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- sequestrationAct of setting apart
renewable
Capable of restoration
- solarOf the star
- windAir current outdoors
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
hydroelectric · photovoltaic · biomass · nuclear · tidal · biofuel · electrification · efficiency · insulation · LED
2050
Year three decades away
- 2030Year after 2029
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- pledgeBinding promise given
goal · ambition · pathway · roadmap · milestone · deadline · accountability · verification · reporting · transparency
regulation
Official rules governing conduct
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- incentiveReward encouraging action
subsidy · cap-and-trade · standards · compliance · disclosure · ESG · governance · framework · strategy · implementation
compensation
Payment for services rendered
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- verifiedConfirmed as accurate
- certificationAttestation of qualification
permanence · greenwashing · nature-based · removal · avoidance · retirement · registry · gold-standard · insetting
- Environmental Policyclimate policy, Clean Air Act, conservation policy, Clean Water Act, environmental regulation
- environmentair pollution, ecology, clean air, biosphere, air quality
- Climate Changeglobal warming, greenhouse gases, climate change, carbon dioxide, CO2
- eco-friendlysustainable, fair trade, green, biodegradable, recyclable
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- Greeneco-friendly, sustainable, renewable, recycle, compost
net zerocarbon negative
Removes more greenhouse gases than produced
business as usual · polluting · dirty energy · polluter · carbon sink
net zeroclimate denial
Rejecting scientific consensus on warming
business as usual · climate skepticism · deregulation · status quo · greenwashing
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