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net-zero
/net ˈziːroʊ/Loanword from English net-zero
💡 zero net emissions of greenhouse gases
“L'obiettivo è raggiungere il net-zero entro il 2050.”
“The goal is to achieve net-zero by 2050.”
technical
A state in which the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount removed, resulting in no net increase in emissions.
Le aziende devono adottare misure per raggiungere il net-zero.
Companies must adopt measures to achieve net-zero.
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Net-zero is a key goal in climate change mitigation strategies.
Collocations
raggiungere il net-zeroachieve net-zerostrategia net-zeronet-zero strategy
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Policy
Net-zero is often used in international climate agreements and corporate sustainability reports.
⚡Gold Rule
Precision
Net-zero refers to balancing emissions and removals, not necessarily eliminating all emissions.
📖Word Origin
Derived from English 'net-zero', combining 'net' (total) and 'zero' (no increase).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in environmental and climate policy discussions.
Word Breakdown
net
total or overall
rootzero
no increase
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