Glossary
Large Wind Turbine
A **Large Wind Turbine** is an advanced, high-capacity wind energy conversion system designed to harness substantial kinetic energy from wind currents and convert it into electricity on a significant scale. Typically featuring rotor diameters greater than 80 meters and tower heights surpassing...
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
**Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)** is a systematic method for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product, process, or service throughout its entire life cycle. This includes stages such as raw material extraction, manufacturing, distribution, use, and disposal. LCA helps identify...
Life Cycle GHG Emissions
**Life Cycle GHG Emissions** refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions released throughout the entire life cycle of a product, process, or service. This comprehensive assessment considers emissions from all stages, including raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, usage,...
Longwave Radiation Feedback
**Longwave Radiation Feedback** refers to the mechanisms through which changes in the Earth’s surface temperature influence the emission of infrared radiation back into space. Essentially, as the surface temperature increases, the amount of longwave radiation emitted from the Earth’s surface also...
Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS)
**Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS)** are comprehensive frameworks that guide nations and regions toward sustainable growth while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. These strategies integrate economic, social, and environmental policies to promote low-carbon development and enhance...
Low-Carbon Economy
A **Low-Carbon Economy** is an economic system based on minimizing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) to mitigate climate change. By adopting sustainable practices and leveraging renewable energy sources, such an economy aims to achieve significant reductions in...
Low-Carbon Technology
**Low-Carbon Technology** refers to innovative solutions and practices designed to significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gas emissions. These technologies play a crucial role in combating climate change by minimizing the carbon footprint of various industries, including...
Low-Level Waste (LLW)
**Low-Level Waste (LLW)** refers to a category of radioactive waste that contains material with lower levels of radioactivity compared to high-level waste. LLW typically includes items that have been contaminated with radioactive substances or have become radioactive through exposure to neutron...