Fossil Fuel
Carbon Bombs
Refers to extraction projects (coal mines and oil and gas fields) which generate emissions exceeding a billion tons (1 gigaton) of CO2 during their lifetime. The Leave it in the Ground Initiative (LINGO) has identified 425 carbon bombs, many of which have to be defused to align the with the .
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to a range of technologies that aim at capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions resulting from combustion of (mostly from industrial operations such as refineries and power plants) instead of releasing them into the atmosphere. The track record of CCS clearly shows that it is an ineffective, expensive, […]
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas found naturally in Earth’s atmosphere. It is also a byproduct of industrial processes and burning . The release of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere is the primary driver of . The rise in average global temperature is directly proportional to concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, measured […]
Carbon Emissions
Usually refers to carbon dioxide (CO2), emitted for example from the combustion of or deforestation. Methane (CH4) emissions are sometimes also referred to as carbon emissions. It is recommended not to consider them interchangeable because this confuses the short-term issue of with the long-term issue of carbon dioxide emissions, which could remain in the atmosphere […]
Carbon Handprint
Refers to the great impact a climate activist/well-informed person can create by bringing about structural change or putting a stop to projects, thereby putting an end to huge amounts of . The idea of a carbon handprint turns the term ‘’ promoted by the fossil fuel industry on its head. It encourages people to reshape […]
Carbon Neutrality
Carbon neutrality refers to balancing the CO2 emissions of an activity, business or country by removing an equal amount of emissions from the atmosphere. It is achieved via , which uses different methods, such as tree-planting or renewable energy projects, all of which have been criticized as ineffective. The debate around carbon neutrality Anthropogenic activities […]
Carbon Sequestration
Storing carbon dioxide (CO2) in forests, oceans, or underground geological formations to slow down or prevent the buildup of CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere. The process aims to counteract the increase in – the main contributor to . Sequestration can occur naturally in carbon sinks such as forests and oceans. It is also possible through […]
Energy Transformation
Refers to the transition from to 100% renewable energy sources, while taking into consideration further changes such as addressing social and economic inequalities and energy efficiency. The term is wider-reaching than “” which generally tends to imply a simple substitution of one energy source for another, without questioning other structural problems of energy systems.
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