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carbon neutrality

American  
[kahr-buhn-noo-tral-i-tee, nyoo-tral-i-tee] / ˈkɑr bən nuˈtræl ɪ ti, njuˈtræl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the condition or status of being carbon neutral.


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The pace of this transition matters for the state’s climate goals, including reaching carbon neutrality by 2045 and getting more gas-powered cars off the road.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Big tech companies have for years had commitments to carbon neutrality.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Some experts believe the wind project is critical to California’s goal of 100% carbon neutrality by 2045 and represents a key climate change solution.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

He told Europe's nuclear summit that "nuclear power is key to reconciling both independence, and thus energy sovereignty, with decarbonisation, and thus carbon neutrality".

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

In the halls of CERAWeek, where around 10,000 experts and executives converged, attendees debated the fastest way to feed the burgeoning technology's massive energy demands, despite carbon neutrality pledges.

From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026

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