Geography A-Level
Decarbonisation
What Decarbonisation means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Decarbonisation
The process of reducing the carbon intensity of energy production, typically by replacing fossil fuels with renewable or nuclear sources.
Topics that use Decarbonisation
- The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Anthropogenic
- Anthropogenic Forcing
- Carbon Intensity
- Carbon Sequestration
- Carbon Sequestration and Storage
- Chemical Weathering and Carbonation
- Cryosphere
- Decoupling and the Environmental Kuznets Curve
Using Decarbonisation in the exam
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