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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.
脱炭素社会の実現を目指す。
To aim for the realization of a decarbonized society.
企業が脱炭素経営に取り組む。
Companies are working on decarbonization management.
脱炭素に向けて再生可能エネルギーを導入する。
To introduce renewable energy toward decarbonization.
2050年までに脱炭素を達成する目標を掲げた。
We set a goal to achieve decarbonization by 2050.
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 TERMS:
- 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
Related:
カーボンニュートラル (goal)