net zero
noun/ˌnet ˈzɪərəʊ/
/ˌnet ˈzɪrəʊ/
- the state in which the harmful gases produced by a particular company, region or country have no impact on the climate because they have been balanced by actions that protect the environment
- The government has announced its strategy to achieve net zero by 2050.
- the transition to a net-zero economy
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