Decarbonised

/diːˈkɑrbənˌaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having been treated to reduce or eliminate carbon and carbon dioxide emissions; British spelling of decarbonized.

Etymology

Past tense and adjective form of decarbonise, following British spelling conventions. Created as climate action became politically prominent.

Kelly Says

A 'decarbonised grid' means most electricity comes from wind, solar, and nuclear rather than fossil fuels—Denmark now generates 80% of its power from renewables!

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