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net zero
[net zeer-oh]
noun
the condition of producing no more greenhouse gas emissions than are removed, reabsorbed, or offset.
Our goal is net zero even if that is not yet precisely attainable.
adjective
Also net-zero relating to, producing, or resulting in no overall increase in negative environmental impacts, such as energy consumption, greenhouse gas emission, or water use.
The possibility of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 remains affected by many uncertainties.
Net-zero apartment buildings have become highly desirable in urban settings.
Attracting investors is a major incentive for adopting a net-zero business model.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of net zero1
Example Sentences
Scotland's Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin said at the committee that the "door's not closed" to companies and inquiries could still be made about working at Grangemouth, adding that Petroineos had also received approaches.
Mike Clancy, general secretary of the Prospect union, added: "New nuclear is essential to achieving net zero, providing a baseload of clean and secure energy."
The long-term goal, to reach net zero by 2045, remains in place.
Net zero is the point where no more greenhouse gases are being added to the total in the atmosphere.
"Net zero offers huge economic opportunities for our country and the changes we need to make will put money into people's pockets, improve health and wellbeing and create better public services as well as protect our planet for future generations," she said.
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