Meaning of carbon offset | Babel Free
Definitions
A reduction in carbon dioxide emission by a third party purchased by a heavy carbon dioxide producer as part of carbon emissions trading.
Equivalents
Dansk
CO2-kompensation
Español
compensación de carbono
Gaeilge
cúiteamh carbóin
日本語
カーボンオフセット
한국어
탄소 상쇄
Examples
“Today, if you want⟳ to counter the carbon impacts you create⟳ from flying, you too can buy⟳ carbon offsets.”
“Carbon offsets do seem to offer⟳ the most direct⟳ way to assuage traveler’s guilt. In theory, they magically expiate your sins.”
“Money from carbon offsets can provide⟳ vital financial support⟳ for projects seeking to protect⟳ and restore⟳ some of the most beautiful threatened ecosystems around the world.”
“Carbon offsets are a popular route for reaching “net zero” – Oliver cited one study⟳ which found that two-thirds of companies in heavily polluting industries relied on offsets instead of emissions reductions to reach⟳ carbon neutrality.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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