Carbon is a chemical element found in all living things and many non-living things. It is essential for life and forms the building blocks of many substances. It's symbolized as "C" on the periodic table. Full definition
And we'll add this: Significant progress already has been made in reducing emissions of carbon dioxide in power generation and methane in energy production. (energytomorrow.org)
Global emissions of carbon dioxide from the use of fossil fuels are estimated to have to be reduced by 75 to 80 per cent. (religion-online.org)
The report notes that countries could start taxing carbon emissions as way of pushing private companies to redirect their investments. (vox.com)