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  4. cero neto

cero neto

/ˈθe.ɾo ˈne.to/
net zero

El país se comprometió a alcanzar el cero neto para 2050.

The country committed to achieving net zero by 2050.


technical

A state in which the amount of greenhouse gases emitted is balanced by the amount removed from the atmosphere, resulting in no net increase in emissions.

Las empresas deben adoptar tecnologías limpias para alcanzar el cero neto.

Companies must adopt clean technologies to achieve net zero.

This concept is central to global climate action plans and sustainability goals.

Collocations

alcanzar el cero netoto achieve net zerocompromiso de cero netonet zero commitment

Synonyms

emisiones neutrasbalance climático

Antonyms

emisiones positivasaumento de emisiones

Related Phrases

huella de carbonophrase
carbon footprint
energías renovablesphrase
renewable energies

Pro Tip

Climate Policy Context

This term is often used in international agreements like the Paris Agreement.

Gold Rule

Precision

Use 'cero neto' specifically for emissions balance, not general reductions.

Word Origin

Derived from 'cero' (zero) and 'neto' (net), reflecting the balance between emissions and removals.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in environmental and climate policy discussions, especially in the context of carbon neutrality.

Word Breakdown

cero
zero
root
+
neto
net
root
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