Environmental Policy Jargon

noun a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority

adjective relating to or in accordance with rules or directives

• The government implemented new regulations to control pollution levels in the city.
• Make sure you follow the regulations when driving on the highway.
• I heard the club has some strict regulations for entry, so we better dress to impress.
• In the world of finance, regulations act as a safety net to prevent economic crises.

noun a target of completely neutralizing or balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with an equivalent amount being removed

adjective describing a state or goal of achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gases emitted and removed from the atmosphere

• The company has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
• We're trying to go net zero by cutting down on our energy usage.
• Our goal is to be net zero on emissions within the next decade.
• Striving for net zero is like aiming for the stars in terms of sustainability.