Mitigation
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Climate Solutions Vocabulary
Action-oriented climate literacy.
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Adaptation
Adjusting to climate impacts already occurring.
Decarbonization
Reducing carbon intensity of systems.
Renewable energy
Energy from replenishing sources.
Energy efficiency
Using less energy for the same service.
Electrification
Switching processes to electric power.
Carbon offset
Credit claiming to compensate emissions elsewhere.
Net zero
Balancing emitted and removed greenhouse gases.
Circular economy
Designing out waste; reuse/recycle systems.
Reforestation
Replanting forests on deforested land.
Public transit
Shared transport reducing per-person emissions.
Heat pump
Efficient electric heating/cooling technology.
Grid
Electricity transmission and distribution network.
Just transition
Climate shift that protects workers/communities.