climate-neutral
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/ˈklaɪmət ˈnuːtrəl/
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/ˈklaɪmət ˈnjuːtrəl/
no net climate impact
Etymology
'climate-neutral' originates from the combination of 'climate' and 'neutral', where 'climate' refers to the long-term weather patterns of an area, and 'neutral' means not favoring either side.
The term 'climate-neutral' evolved from the increasing awareness of climate change and the need for sustainable practices.
Initially, it meant 'not affecting the climate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'balancing emissions to have no net impact on the climate'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a state where an entity's activities do not contribute to climate change, typically by balancing carbon emissions with carbon offsets.
The company aims to be climate-neutral by 2030.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 09:51