Low-carbon - translation, pronunciation and examples
low-carbon
producing little CO₂
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низкоуглеродная экономика
низкоуглеродный транспорт
низкоуглеродный образ жизни
низкоуглеродная энергия
низкоуглеродное здание
low-carbon usage examples
Низкоуглеродный транспорт, например электровелосипеды, становится всё более распространённым.
Low-carbon transport options like e-bikes are becoming more common.
Они выбрали низкоуглеродный котёл для квартиры.
They chose a low-carbon boiler for the flat.
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Same term as the headword: indicates low carbon (low CO2) emissions or intensity.
Means emissions are balanced by removals or offsets; can permit continued emissions if offset — different emphasis than simply 'low'.
Refers to achieving zero net emissions (often for all greenhouse gases); used as a policy/target term and typically implies deeper cuts and removals.
Implies no carbon emissions (e.g., renewable electricity); stricter than 'low-carbon' which allows low but non-zero emissions.
Refers to low emissions in general (could mean greenhouse gases or pollutants); broader than 'low-carbon' which focuses on carbon.
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low-carbon synonyms
What's the difference between low-carbon / carbon-neutral / net-zero / carbon-free / low-emission / decarbonized
Same term as the headword: indicates low carbon (low CO2) emissions or intensity.
The policy promotes low-carbon transport and electricity.
Политика продвигает низкоуглеродный транспорт и электроэнергию.
Means emissions are balanced by removals or offsets; can permit continued emissions if offset — different emphasis than simply 'low'.
The company claims to be carbon-neutral by buying offsets for remaining emissions.
Компания заявляет о нейтральности по углероду, компенсируя оставшиеся выбросы.
Refers to achieving zero net emissions (often for all greenhouse gases); used as a policy/target term and typically implies deeper cuts and removals.
The country has set a net-zero target for 2050.
Страна установила цель достижения чистого нулевого уровня выбросов к 2050 году.
Implies no carbon emissions (e.g., renewable electricity); stricter than 'low-carbon' which allows low but non-zero emissions.
They plan to run the plant on carbon-free energy by 2030.
Они планируют перевести завод на безуглеродную энергию к 2030 году.
Refers to low emissions in general (could mean greenhouse gases or pollutants); broader than 'low-carbon' which focuses on carbon.
Low-emission buses are being introduced across the city.
В городе вводятся низкоэмиссионные автобусы.
Implies that carbon has been reduced or removed from a system; often used to describe a sector or process that has undergone change.
The grid has been largely decarbonized thanks to wind and solar.
Сеть в значительной степени декарбонизирована благодаря ветру и солнцу.
Focuses on carbon intensity (emissions per unit of output) rather than absolute low emissions; highlights efficiency improvements.
A carbon-efficient factory emits far less CO2 per ton of steel than older plants.
Углеродно-эффективный завод выделяет значительно меньше CO2 на тонну стали по сравнению со старыми предприятиями.
Colloquial/marketing term meaning relatively low carbon emissions; less technical and precise than 'low-carbon'.
They advertise a carbon-light holiday package.
Они рекламируют туристический пакет с низким углеродным следом.
Broader term meaning beneficial or less harmful to the climate; may cover mitigation and adaptation, not only low carbon emissions.
They promote climate-friendly farming practices to reduce emissions and increase resilience.
Они продвигают климатически благоприятные методы сельского хозяйства для снижения выбросов и повышения устойчивости.
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How to pronounce low-carbon and what this word means
low-carbon translation: низкоуглеродный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce low-carbon
/ˌləʊˈkɑːbən/
low-carbon translation
низкоуглеродный
low-carbon examples
Low-carbon transport options like e-bikes are becoming more common.
low-carbon transcription
/ˌləʊˈkɑːbən/, /loʊˈkɑrbən/
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low-carbon meaning: what does it mean?
producing little CO₂
low-carbon pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
low-carbon is pronounced as /ˌləʊˈkɑːbən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
low-carbon definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Low-carbon transport options like e-bikes are becoming more common. Translation: Низкоуглеродный транспорт, например электровелосипеды, становится всё более распространённым.
Is low-carbon part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, low-carbon (низкоуглеродный) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is low-carbon part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, low-carbon (низкоуглеродный) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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