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NEGATIVE EMISSIONS [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
  • Climate Change
CONT

The process of greenhouse gas removal (GGR) or CO2 removal (CDR) from the atmosphere is possible through negative emissions, where more CO2 is taken out than is being put into the atmosphere. Negative emissions can be achieved through a range of nature-based solutions or through man-made technologies designed to remove CO2 at scale.

OBS

negative emission: designation usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • negative emissions

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Changements climatiques
OBS

émission négative : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • émissions négatives

Spanish

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