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Off-put by offsets: Why some advocates doubt ‘net zero’ pledges By Benjamin J. Hulac, CQ-Roll Call
Published: May 9, 2021, 10:52am
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Look at the fine print to understand the climate goals that governments and companies have set and search for one term in particular: net-zero.
During climate talks in late April, the United States set a goal to cut its net emissions 50% to 52% from 2005 levels by 2030, and it has also pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Other high-emitting nations also set their own goals.
The European Union pledged to cut net emissions 55% from 1990 levels by 2030 and zero them out by 2050, while China has said it will hit “peak” emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and Canada aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Look at the fine print to understand the climate goals that governments and companies have set and search for one term in particular: net-zero.
During climate talks in late April, the United States set a goal to cut its net emissions 50% to 52% from 2005 levels by 2030, and it has also pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Other high-emitting nations also set their own goals.
The European Union pledged to cut net emissions 55% from 1990 levels by 2030 and zero them out by 2050, while China has said it will hit âpeakâ emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and Canada aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.