CO2-neutral
|CO2-neu-tral|
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carbon balance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'CO2-neutral' originates from the combination of 'CO2', the chemical formula for carbon dioxide, and 'neutral', meaning 'not favoring either side'.
Historical Evolution
'CO2-neutral' evolved from the increasing awareness of climate change and the need to reduce carbon emissions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to processes that balanced carbon emissions with carbon offsets, but now it encompasses broader sustainability practices.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a process or activity that does not increase the overall amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
The company aims to become CO2-neutral by 2030.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 07:35