Net-Zero

Net zero refers to achieving a balance between the greenhouse gases emitted into and removed from the atmosphere. This balance is attained by minimizing emissions through various means, such as adopting renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency, and compensating for any remaining emissions by removing an equivalent amount from the atmosphere through natural processes or technological solutions.

Key aspects of net zero include:

• Emission Reduction: Implementing strategies to significantly decrease greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors, including energy, transportation, and industry.
• Carbon Removal: Utilizing natural methods, such as afforestation and soil carbon sequestration, or technological approaches, like direct air capture, to extract CO₂ from the atmosphere.
• Climate Stabilization: Achieving net zero is essential for halting global warming and stabilizing the climate, as it ensures that the amount of greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere does not exceed the amount removed.

Reaching net zero is a critical objective in global efforts to mitigate climate change and limit temperature rise, as outlined in international agreements like the Paris Agreement.

Source(s):

• United Nations. (2024). For a livable climate: Net-zero commitments must be backed by credible action.
• World Economic Forum. (2021). What does net-zero emissions mean and how can we get there?
• McKinsey & Company. (2024). What is net zero?

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