zero carbon

[zeer-oh kahr-buhn]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resulting in no production of carbon emissions.

   Their wind farm has served as a zero-carbon source of electricity for nearly fifty years.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zero carbon¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

He has prioritised plans to cut what he considers wasteful public spending and to ease the transition to net zero carbon emissions.

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In total, the Peak Cluster and Morecambe Net Zero carbon storage projects "could create and secure 13,000 jobs".

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Reaching net zero carbon dioxide emissions globally is widely seen as essential to limit further warming.

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Matt Garman, chief executive of AWS, told the BBC nuclear is a "great solution" to data centres' energy needs as "an excellent source of zero carbon, 24/7 power".

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In 2019, when the target to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 was set, public concern about climate change was very visible.

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