zero carbon

American  

[zeer-oh kahr-buhn] / ˈzɪər oʊ ˈkɑr bən /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of zero carbon

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The country has set a target to consume zero carbon electricity by 2030 and is aiming to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to combat climate change.

From Barron's

That’s also the year the port is hoping to achieve zero carbon emissions.

From Los Angeles Times

“The disposal will free up Spirit’s time and resources for the development of the Morecambe Net Zero carbon storage project” he writes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Friday's decision demonstrates Japan's desire to move towards increased use of atomic energy to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels as it pursues a goal of net zero carbon emissions.

From BBC

New research warns that dangerously hot and prolonged heatwaves will increasingly become the norm if progress toward net zero carbon emissions continues to stall.

From Science Daily