zero emissions
[ZIR-oh ih-MISH-unz]
noun phrase
zero emissões
1. The complete absence of pollutants or greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, particularly referring to vehicles, industries, or energy production that produce no harmful environmental byproducts
The company committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030.
A empresa se comprometeu em alcançar zero emissões até 2030.
2. A environmental and sustainability goal where no carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, or other pollutants are discharged during a process or operation
Electric vehicles are promoted as zero emissions transportation solutions.
Veículos elétricos são promovidos como soluções de transporte com zero emissões.
This term has gained significant prominence in both Brazilian and American environmental discourse, particularly as governments and corporations commit to climate goals aligned with the Paris Agreement. In Brazil, zero emissions initiatives are increasingly tied to renewable energy (hydroelectric and wind) and sustainable transportation. In the USA, the term is central to the Green New Deal and corporate sustainability pledges. It represents a shared environmental priority across both cultures in the 21st century.
Related Idioms & Phrases
net-zero emissions target
achieve zero emissions
zero emissions vehicle (ZEV)
on the path to zero emissions
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