(だつたんそ)

だつたんそ
noun
decarbonization
1. 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.
To aim for the realization of a decarbonized society.
Companies are working on decarbonization management.
To introduce renewable energy toward decarbonization.
We set a goal to achieve decarbonization by 2050.

COMPOSITION: (だつ) (escape from, removal) + 炭素(たんそ) (carbon). Literally "removing carbon."

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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.

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