ClimateJuly 17, 2026
carnage
/ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/
Definition
Great destruction, damage, or widespread loss, specifically referring to the severe economic setbacks within an industry.
Etymology
The word comes from the Middle French 'carnage' and the Italian 'carnaggio,' ultimately derived from the Latin 'carnem,' meaning 'flesh.' It originally referred to the slaughter of animals or humans in battle before evolving to describe general widespread destruction.
In the news
In this article, the word is used to describe the significant financial fallout and loss of jobs in the electric-vehicle sector following the repeal of federal climate subsidies. It highlights the scale of the economic damage caused by the policy reversal.
Biden’s climate law is dead. The energy transition might not be.
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