Climate words

chokepoint

A narrow or critical geographical passage through which a significant amount of a vital…

operationalisation

The practical implementation of a theory, policy, or concept by allocating the necessary…

polycarbonates

A group of strong, transparent, and durable thermoplastic polymers created using captured…

polyurethane

A versatile synthetic plastic polymer, often produced as a foam, coating, or insulation…

ions

Electrically charged atoms or groups of atoms that result from the gain or loss of…

ethanol

A chemical compound used as an industrial fuel and solvent, which serves as a major…

aquifer

A subterranean geological formation of rock or sediment that contains and allows for the…

decentralization

The movement of energy production and distribution away from a central, national grid…

decoupling

The process of breaking the traditional link between economic growth and increasing…

deindustrialization

The decline or reduction of a nation's traditional manufacturing and industrial base.

hydrocarbon

An organic chemical compound composed exclusively of hydrogen and carbon atoms, which…

tailpipe

The rear section of an exhaust system through which gases from an internal combustion…

excise

A specific type of internal tax imposed by a government on the production, sale, or…

suburbanization

The historical and cultural process of expanding residential areas outward from city…

agrarians

People who live or work in rural areas, particularly those whose livelihoods are tied to…

intermittency

The characteristic of being inconsistent, periodic, or not continuous, specifically…

buildout

The comprehensive process of constructing and installing the infrastructure needed for a…

agrivoltaics

The practice of using the same plot of land for both solar energy production and…

bitumen

A highly viscous, semi-solid form of petroleum that is often extracted from oil sands and…

decarbonization

The process or policy of reducing and eventually eliminating carbon dioxide emissions…

weatherization

The process of modifying a building's structure or systems to reduce energy consumption,…

ratepayer

A person or business who pays for public utility services, such as electricity or natural…

greenwashing

The practice of falsely representing an organization or project as environmentally…

mitigation

The act of reducing the severity, intensity, or negative impact of something,…

siting

The process of selecting a specific geographical location for a building or facility.

deregulation

The removal or reduction of government rules and restrictions on a particular industry to…

moratorium

A temporary prohibition or suspension of a specific activity or action, often imposed by…

decarbonisation

The deliberate process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from a…

terawatt

A unit of power equal to one trillion watts, used here as a aggregate measure to quantify…

geoengineering

The large-scale, deliberate technological intervention in the Earth's natural systems to…

acidification

The ongoing decrease in the pH value of the Earth's oceans, caused primarily by the…