Word of the Day (shunt)-14SEP21

Word of the Day (shunt)-14SEP21

Today’s “Word of the Day” is “shunt” and it is a verb meaning “to move or push something to the side, particularly to avoid tackling it”.

Example Sentence: At its worst, net zero by 2050 is a device for shunting responsibility across both time and space. Those in power today seek to pass their liabilities to those in power tomorrow. Every industry seeks to pass the buck to another industry. Who is this magical someone else who will suck up their greenhouse gases?

Word of the Day (shunt)-14SEP21

This word is present in The Guardian article Earth’s tipping points could be closer than we think. Our current plans won’t work and click here to read it.

Courtesy: The Guardian

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