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net-zero
/nɛt ˈzɪəroʊ/
zero net emissions of greenhouse gases
The company pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.
The company promised to balance its greenhouse gas emissions with removals by 2030.
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A state where the amount of greenhouse gases emitted is balanced by the amount removed from the atmosphere, resulting in no net increase in emissions.
Countries are working toward net-zero targets to combat climate change.
Nations are aiming to balance emissions with removals to reduce global warming.
Net-zero is a key goal in climate policy and corporate sustainability efforts.
Collocations
net-zero emissionsbalancing emissions with removalsnet-zero targeta goal to achieve zero net emissions
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Climate Context
Net-zero is a critical concept in climate action plans and corporate sustainability reports.
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Precision
Net-zero refers to balancing emissions, not necessarily eliminating all emissions.
Word Origin
Derived from 'net' (total) and 'zero' (no increase), referring to balancing emissions and removals.
Usage Notes
Often used in environmental and corporate sustainability contexts to describe efforts to reduce greenhouse gas impacts.
Word Breakdown
net
total or overall
rootzero
no increase or decrease
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