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1.5°C pathway
A plan of action (defined by the International Panel on Climate Change, the IPCC)
that is predicted to minimize the warming of the global climate to only 1.5°C above
preindustrial levels by 2100, or to reach or return to 1.5°C warming in the case of an
overshoot. This pathway provides only a one-in-two, to three-in-two chance to
mitigate climate change. To achieve this goal, it is vital for nations and individual
companies to reach net zero carbon emissions.
Afforestation
Planting of trees and encouraging forest development on land which previously did
not contain forests. Afforestation is often discussed as a partial solution to drawing
down CO2 from the atmosphere (i.e. the new forests would serve as a carbon sink) in
order to mitigate the effects of climate change. Your organization can sponsor the
planting of trees as part of its carbon offset program and quest for net zero
emissions.
Ancillary services
Functions that allow for the proper constant flow of electricity on the grid. Often on
grids with significant renewable energy, additional ancillary services may be
necessary in order to level out the variability in energy production that often comes
with renewables. Ancillary services may include Such services may include load
regulation, spinning reserve, non-spinning reserve, replacement reserve, and voltage
support.
Anthropogenic
Caused by human activity. Most often used in the context of climate change and
environmental degradation.
Anthropogenic emissions
The production and/or release of greenhouse gases (GHGs), precursors of GHGs and
aerosols by result of human activities. Anthropogenic emissions are caused by the
