Low-carbon

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Low-carbon refers to an economy, technology, or product that has minimal output of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the biosphere. The term primarily refers to the GHG emissions caused by electricity, transport, and heat.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Low-carbon economies aim to reduce GHG emissions through technological and structural changes. These changes include improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Low-carbon technologies[edit | edit source]

Low-carbon technologies are a key component of the transition to a low-carbon economy. These technologies include solar power, wind power, hydroelectricity, and nuclear power.

Low-carbon transport[edit | edit source]

Low-carbon transport refers to the use of vehicles that emit a low amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) relative to their transportation output. This includes electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and vehicles that run on biofuels or hydrogen fuel.

See also[edit | edit source]

Low-carbon Resources

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD