Die Kohlenstoffemission
Example: Die Kohlenstoffemissionen steigen durch den Verkehr stark an.
Definition
"Die Kohlenstoffemission" refers to the release of carbon compounds, especially carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere. It is commonly associated with human activities such as transportation and industry, contributing significantly to environmental issues like climate change and global warming.
Etymology
The term "die Kohlenstoffemission" combines the German word "Kohlenstoff," meaning carbon, derived from 'Kohle' (coal) and 'Stoff' (substance), and "Emission," meaning emission or release. It literally means the emission of carbon substances, highlighting its origin in environmental science.
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"Die Kohlenstoffemission" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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