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net zero
noun
Definition
A target in which greenhouse gas emissions are balanced by equivalent removals from the atmosphere.
In a sentence
“Reaching net zero by mid-century will require rapid transformation across energy, transport, and industry.”
Synonyms
carbon neutralzero emissions
Common collocations
- achieve net zero
- net zero target
- net zero by 2050
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