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Journal Article
What Does \Net-Zero Emissions\ Mean? 8 Common Questions, Answered
2023
Overview
First and foremost, human-caused emissions (such as those from fossil-fueled vehicles and factories) should be reduced as close to zero as possible. [...]these potent but short-lived gases will drive temperatures higher in the near term, potentially pushing temperature change past the 1.5 degrees C threshold much earlier. Because of this, it's important for countries to specify whether their net-zero targets cover CO2 only or all GHGs. To achieve net-zero emissions, rapid transformation will be required across all global systems — from how we power our economies, to how we transport people and goods and feed a growing population. Improving the efficiency of food production, changing dietary choices, restoring degraded lands and reducing food loss and waste also have significant potential to reduce emissions.
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World Resources Institute
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