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Decarbonization

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Definition:
The reduction or elimination of carbon dioxide emissions through the use of low-carbon power sources and technologies.

Key Components:

Use Cases/Industries:

  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Transportation sector
  • Power generation

Advantages:

  • Mitigates climate change
  • Improves air quality
  • Encourages innovation in clean technology

Challenges:

  • High costs of transitioning from fossil fuels
  • Requires government and private sector cooperation
  • Technological limitations in heavy industries

Related Terms:
Carbon Capture, Emissions Reduction, Energy Transition

Example:
The Paris Agreement aims to accelerate global decarbonization efforts to limit global warming to below 2°C.

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Synonyms:
Carbon Reduction, Low-Carbon Transition, Net-Zero Strategy
Alternative Meanings:
  • Decarbonization

    Definition:
    The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions through the transition to low-carbon energy sources and improved efficiency.

    Key Components:

    • Renewable energy adoption
    • Energy efficiency measures
    • Carbon capture and storage (CCS)

    Use Cases/Industries:

    • Power generation
    • Industrial manufacturing
    • Transportation (electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells)

    Advantages:

    • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
    • Mitigates climate change impacts
    • Promotes energy sustainability

    Challenges:

    • High costs of transitioning from fossil fuels
    • Need for policy and regulatory support
    • Technological barriers in heavy industries

    Related Terms:
    Renewable Energy Integration, Hydrogen Energy Storage, Carbon Neutrality

    Example:
    The European Union's Green Deal aims for full decarbonization by 2050 through the adoption of renewables and energy efficiency policies.

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