Decarbonization
noun
The process of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide that is produced by industrial processes, power generation, or other human activities.
The government introduced a new policy for the decarbonization of the energy sector.
Often appears as...
- decarbonization strategy
- decarbonization policy
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Technical
noun
Removal of carbon from a substance or machine.
Regular decarbonization of the engine can increase its efficiency and lifespan.
Often appears as...
- engine decarbonization
- decarbonization process
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Technical
noun
The process of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide that is produced by industrial processes, power generation, or other human activities.
The government introduced a new policy for the decarbonization of the energy sector.
Often appears as...
- decarbonization strategy
- decarbonization policy
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Removal of carbon from a substance or machine.
Regular decarbonization of the engine can increase its efficiency and lifespan.
Often appears as...
- engine decarbonization
- decarbonization process
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Climate Relevance
Often used in discussions about climate change and global warming reduction efforts.
Global leaders are focusing on decarbonization to combat climate change.
Pro Tip 2/3Policy-Related
Usually linked with government or corporate policies aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
The company unveiled its decarbonization plan to align with international guidelines.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Domain
Primarily used in technical or scientific contexts, not in casual conversations.
Experts are developing technologies to accelerate the decarbonization of transport.
Pro Tip 1/3Climate Relevance
Often used in discussions about climate change and global warming reduction efforts.
Global leaders are focusing on decarbonization to combat climate change.
Pro Tip 2/3Policy-Related
Usually linked with government or corporate policies aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
The company unveiled its decarbonization plan to align with international guidelines.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Domain
Primarily used in technical or scientific contexts, not in casual conversations.
Experts are developing technologies to accelerate the decarbonization of transport.
Pro Tip 1/3Climate Relevance
Often used in discussions about climate change and global warming reduction efforts.
Global leaders are focusing on decarbonization to combat climate change.
Pro Tip 2/3Policy-Related
Usually linked with government or corporate policies aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
The company unveiled its decarbonization plan to align with international guidelines.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Domain
Primarily used in technical or scientific contexts, not in casual conversations.
Experts are developing technologies to accelerate the decarbonization of transport.
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How we can curb climate...
to move very large and heavy objects over longer distances. And hard-to-abate sectors are one of the larger dilemmas of international climate action, because discussions around decarbonization usually go roughly like Well, the activist says, "Your emissions are harming the planet and threatening humanity. You need to change immediately."
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Rob Hopkins: Transition...
If just three percent of the carbon locked up in the arctic permafrost is released as the world warms, it would offset all the savings that we need to make, in carbon, over the next 40 years to avoid runaway climate change. We have no choice other than deep and urgent decarbonization.
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Amina J. Mohammed: A new...
what this journey to net-zero emissions could look like through another lens. One that puts our focus on investing in people to reach their potentials while protecting our home, planet Earth. Decarbonization, a powerful vehicle for climate action
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Nili Gilbert: The...
but that doesn't have any real effect on the trajectory of climate. And I would argue that that type of risk management on paper will also one day prove to have been just an illusion. Because what the world really needs is real decarbonization.
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How Is Your City...
But we mayors are not just focused on what happens inside our city boundaries. You'll find mayors all over the world are leading beyond their authority. They're coming together in international networks to set hard target for decarbonization
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The Blind Spots of the...
And today, I'm here to talk about some of our blind spots related to decarbonization. Now, what does one have to do with the other, you may ask. Good question. We often hear that a climate-safe future is a necessary condition for peace.
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How to Realistically...
And we need to find a way of doing that as quickly as possible and as orderly as possible. The oil and gas industry can, of course, decarbonize quicker themselves, but they can also help others achieve their decarbonization efforts.
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The energy Africa needs...
For economic competitiveness, for climate adaptation, for global stability and for economic justice, rich and high-emitting countries must uphold their responsibility to lead on decarbonization, starting in their own economies.
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The case for stubborn...
the world was in a very dark place on climate change. No one believed we would ever agree on global decarbonization. Not even I believed it was possible. But then I realized, a shared vision
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The African Swamp...
could help us today to address the stubborn and seemingly persistent developmental challenges that the continent faces today. This is not just about decarbonization.
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How we can curb climate...
to move very large and heavy objects over longer distances. And hard-to-abate sectors are one of the larger dilemmas of international climate action, because discussions around decarbonization usually go roughly like Well, the activist says, "Your emissions are harming the planet and threatening humanity. You need to change immediately."
Video examples
Rob Hopkins: Transition...
If just three percent of the carbon locked up in the arctic permafrost is released as the world warms, it would offset all the savings that we need to make, in carbon, over the next 40 years to avoid runaway climate change. We have no choice other than deep and urgent decarbonization.
Video examples
Amina J. Mohammed: A new...
what this journey to net-zero emissions could look like through another lens. One that puts our focus on investing in people to reach their potentials while protecting our home, planet Earth. Decarbonization, a powerful vehicle for climate action
Video examples
Nili Gilbert: The...
but that doesn't have any real effect on the trajectory of climate. And I would argue that that type of risk management on paper will also one day prove to have been just an illusion. Because what the world really needs is real decarbonization.
Video examples
How Is Your City...
But we mayors are not just focused on what happens inside our city boundaries. You'll find mayors all over the world are leading beyond their authority. They're coming together in international networks to set hard target for decarbonization
Video examples
The Blind Spots of the...
And today, I'm here to talk about some of our blind spots related to decarbonization. Now, what does one have to do with the other, you may ask. Good question. We often hear that a climate-safe future is a necessary condition for peace.
Video examples
How to Realistically...
And we need to find a way of doing that as quickly as possible and as orderly as possible. The oil and gas industry can, of course, decarbonize quicker themselves, but they can also help others achieve their decarbonization efforts.
Video examples
The energy Africa needs...
For economic competitiveness, for climate adaptation, for global stability and for economic justice, rich and high-emitting countries must uphold their responsibility to lead on decarbonization, starting in their own economies.
Video examples
The case for stubborn...
the world was in a very dark place on climate change. No one believed we would ever agree on global decarbonization. Not even I believed it was possible. But then I realized, a shared vision
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The African Swamp...
could help us today to address the stubborn and seemingly persistent developmental challenges that the continent faces today. This is not just about decarbonization.
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Johan Rockstrom
Environmentalist
Decarbonization has already begun, and the appeal of a fossil-fuel-free world is growing - not only because it would limit climate change, but also because it would be more technologically advanced, democratic, resilient, healthy, and economically dynamic.
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Annie Lowrey
American Journalist
Both the federal government and the states should go ahead and soak the rich to reduce inequality and raise money for health care, child care, infrastructure investment, education, decarbonization, and a thousand other priorities.
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Isabelle Kocher
French Businesswoman
Renewable energy is an essential part of our strategy of decarbonization, decentralization, as well as digitalization of energy.
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Johan Rockstrom
Environmentalist
Decarbonization has already begun, and the appeal of a fossil-fuel-free world is growing - not only because it would limit climate change, but also because it would be more technologically advanced, democratic, resilient, healthy, and economically dynamic.
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Annie Lowrey
American Journalist
Both the federal government and the states should go ahead and soak the rich to reduce inequality and raise money for health care, child care, infrastructure investment, education, decarbonization, and a thousand other priorities.
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Isabelle Kocher
French Businesswoman
Renewable energy is an essential part of our strategy of decarbonization, decentralization, as well as digitalization of energy.
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