gigaton

[US]/ˈdʒɪɡəˌtʌn/
[UK]/ˈdʒɪɡəˌtɑn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons

Phrases & Collocations

gigaton emissions

gigaton carbon

gigaton impact

gigaton reduction

gigaton scale

gigaton target

gigaton storage

gigaton footprint

gigaton challenge

gigaton strategy

Example Sentences

the glacier is melting at a rate of several gigatons per year.

carbon emissions are projected to exceed 50 gigatons by 2030.

the new policy aims to reduce greenhouse gases by 1 gigaton annually.

scientists estimate that deforestation contributes to 3 gigatons of co2 emissions annually.

the total ice loss in antarctica is estimated to be around 2 gigatons each year.

global efforts to cut emissions could save up to 5 gigatons of co2.

one gigaton of plastic waste is dumped into the ocean each year.

the climate report highlighted a need to reduce emissions by 7 gigatons.

renewable energy sources could potentially offset gigatons of carbon emissions.

a single gigaton of methane can have a significant impact on global warming.

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