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carbon-neutral — UK US adjective a carbon neutral activity, company etc balances the amount of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide it produces with actions that are designed to protect the environment, for example planting trees or using less electricity Thesaurus … Useful english dictionary
Carbon neutral — Being carbon neutral, or carbon neutrality, refers to achieving net zero carbon emissions by balancing a measured amount of carbon released with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset. Best practice for organisations and individuals seeking… … Wikipedia
carbon neutral — adj. Emitting no net carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Also: carbonneutral. carbon neutrality n. Example Citations: Burning wood for fuel also generates carbon dioxide emissions, but as long as new trees are planted to replace those used as… … New words
carbon neutral — When CO2 emissions of an individual, group, organisation or activity have been entirely cancelled out through a process of calculation, reduction and offsetting. Exchange Handbook Glossary * * * carbon neutral ˌcarbon ˈneutral adjective… … Financial and business terms
carbon neutral — ADJ A carbon neutral lifestyle, company, or activity does not cause an increase in the overall amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. You can make your flights carbon neutral by planting trees to make up for the greenhouse gas emissions … English dictionary
carbon-neutral — UK / US adjective a carbon neutral activity, company etc balances the amount of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide it produces with actions that are designed to protect the environment, for example planting trees or using less electricity … English dictionary
Carbon neutral (disambiguation) — Carbon neutral might refer to:*Carbon neutrality, a balancing greenhouse gas emissions with renewable energy *The Presbyterian Church (USA) Carbon Neutral Resolution *Zero carbon building (carbon neutral buildings)Carbon offsetting*Carbon… … Wikipedia
carbon neutral — adjective Having an overall zero carbon footprint after carbon emissions trading has been taken into account … Wiktionary
carbon-neutral — /kabən ˈnjutrəl/ (say kahbuhn nyoohtruhl) adjective having achieved carbon neutrality …
Carbon neutral — Neutralité carbone Le principe de neutralité carbone consiste à compenser les émissions de dioxyde de carbone dans l atmosphère d une activité utilisant des énergies fossiles. Sommaire 1 Origine 2 Principes généraux 3 Evaluation et monétisation … Wikipédia en Français
