What is "decoupling"? Part 1

Decoupling" is sometimes used when discussing relations between nations.

It seems to be used for other purposes as well, so here are some examples.

For example

Towards a Society that Achieves the Decoupling of Economic Growth and Environmental Impact

Towards a Society that Achieves the Decoupling of Economic Growth from Environmental Impact

The explanation of the term "decoupling" in the environmental field is as follows.

In the environmental field, "decoupling" refers to a situation in which the rate of increase in environmental impacts is less than the rate of growth of economic growth.

"Decoupling" in the environmental field means a situation in which the rate at which the environmental impact increases is less than the rate of economic growth.

The meaning of "decoupling" seems to change depending on the field.

To create a low carbon society, it is necessary to achieve decoupling of economic growth and carbon dioxide emissions while ensuring a virtuous cycle between the environment and the economy, and to break away from a structure in which economic growth leads to increased consumption of fossil fuels.

To create a low carbon society while ensuring compatibility between environmental conservation and economic development, it is necessary to transcend the system in which economic growth is always linked to increased fossil fuel consumption, by decoupling economic growth from CO2 emissions.

Many countries and companies are advocating a low-carbon society.

Electricity and hydrogen are in the spotlight as alternatives to gasoline.

Electricity is not generated using coal or petroleum, but solar or wind power seems to be in an excellent position for a low-carbon society.

In the next issue, we will review some terms in the environmental field.

So stay tuned!