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decarbonization, carbon reduction
The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, particularly from fossil fuel use, to address climate change. Often refers to transitioning to renewable energy and low-carbon technologies.
Composition: 脱 (escape from, removal) + 炭素 (carbon). Literally "removing carbon."
Common collocations
- 脱炭素社会 (decarbonized society)
- 脱炭素経営 (decarbonization management)
- 脱炭素に向けて (toward decarbonization)
- 脱炭素化 (decarbonization process)
- 脱炭素宣言 (decarbonization declaration)
JAPAN'S commitment: In 2020, Japan declared a goal of achieving カーボンニュートラル by 2050, driving major policy and business changes.
Related words
- カーボンニュートラル - carbon neutral
- 温室効果ガス - greenhouse gas
- 再生可能エネルギー - renewable energy
- 省エネ - energy conservation
Related Words
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カーボンニュートラル (goal)
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温室効果ガス (greenhouse gas)
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再生可能エネルギー (renewable energy)
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省エネ (energy conservation)
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サステナブル (sustainable)
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炭素排出 (carbon emissions)