If ‘carbon negative’ and ‘carbon positive’ are terms used interchangeably to mean completely opposite things, what are alternative terms that clarify the difference without confusion?

@SeahorseTreble@lemmy.world · edit-2 2Y

If ‘carbon negative’ and ‘carbon positive’ are terms used interchangeably to mean completely opposite things, what are alternative terms that clarify the difference without confusion?

w00 · 2Y

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

ddh · edit-2 2Y

“Our approach to carbon is negative for the planet”

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

@OptimusPhillip@lemmy.world · 2Y

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.

@OwenEverbinde@lemmy.myserv.one · 2Y

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.

@tehcpengsiudai@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2Y

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@intensely_human@lemm.ee · 2Y

“Negative feedback loop? That sounds bad!”

I agree it’s time for people to be able to comprehend words again.