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What is “net zero?”

What is “net zero?”

I went looking for an Establishment definition of “net zero” Where better to go than the BBC? Net zero means not adding to the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Achieving it means reducing emissions as much as possible, as well as balancing out any that remain by removing an equivalent amount. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) are released when we burn oil, gas and coal for our homes, factories and transport. Methane is produced through farming and…

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The UK is turning its back on its climate pledges

The UK is turning its back on its climate pledges

The UK Is Prioritizing Energy Security Over Climate Pledges Authored by Felicity Bradstock via OilPrice.com, The UK is prioritizing its energy security over its climate pledges with support for ongoing oil and gas operations. Despite previous plans to end coal production by 2024, the UK government appears to be going back on its pledges. In the face of rising consumer energy prices, which have sent many into fuel poverty, Johnson says that North Sea oil will be vital in tackling…

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