For example, could alternative terms like “carbon reducing” and “carbon increasing” make it more clear and avoid misinterpreting which means which?

  • w00
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    2410 months ago

    I don’t get where you think those terms are confusing.

    • @OwenEverbinde@lemmy.myserv.one
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      1710 months ago

      Not OP, but I imagine “carbon negative” sounds negative because it has the word “negative” in it.

      When it fact “carbon negative” means you’re reducing carbon, which is generally regarded as a positive thing.

    • @OptimusPhillip@lemmy.world
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      710 months ago

      It sounds like OP has heard people say “carbon negative” to mean that something outputs more CO2 than it consumes, and vice versa, which is contrary to how I hear the terms used.

    • ddh
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      10 months ago

      “Our approach to carbon is negative for the planet”

      Though I agree it’s not really used in this way.