L’appellation «pétrole décarboné» utilisée par Carney est contestée / Le Devoir
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 11:20 am
Critics have taken aim at the term “decarbonized petroleum” touted by government officials, arguing that it misleads consumers about the environmental impact of fossil fuels. The controversy has ignited debate over industry jargon and the real efficacy of such claims in reducing carbon emissions.
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La combustion du pétrole émettra toujours du carbone, peu importe la façon dont le pétrole est produit.
L’expression « pétrole décarboné » utilisée par le premier ministre Mark Carney est contestée, voire rejetée par certains experts, puisque la combustion du pétrole émettra toujours du carbone, peu importe la façon dont le pétrole est produit.
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