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.

---

Etymology

Origin of zero carbon

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The U.K.’s Climate Change Committee, a public advisory body for the government, said last month that reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 would be cheaper for the country than one fossil-fuel crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

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 • Jan. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

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 • Nov. 21, 2025

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 • Nov. 20, 2025