Carbon intensity

DEFINITION: Carbon intensity is the volume of carbon emissions per unit of gross domestic product (GDP). Reducing carbon intensity means that less pollution is being created per unit of GDP. 

See also: Carbon footprint

See also: Carbon price

See also: Carbon negative

See also: Carbon sequestration

See also: Zero-carbon

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