Net-zero emissions targets are vague: three ways to fix

Rogelj, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2056-9061, Geden, O., Cowie, A., & Reisinger, A. (2021). Net-zero emissions targets are vague: three ways to fix. Nature 591 365-368. 10.1038/d41586-021-00662-3.

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Abstract

To limit warming, action plans from countries and companies must be fair, rigorous and transparent. Five years ago, the United Nations Paris climate agreement set a ceiling for global warming at well below 2 °C, ideally 1.5 °C relative to pre-industrial levels. World leaders also agreed to balance greenhouse-gas emissions in the second half of the century, so that the sum of all greenhouse gases emitted from human activities is zero. In response, ever more countries, institutions and companies are announcing net-zero targets. Recent examples include the United States, China, the European Union, the technology firm Microsoft and an alliance of European airports. These welcome signs of intent come with difficulties.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Net-zero emissions; Paris Agreement
Research Programs:	Energy, Climate, and Environment (ECE) Energy, Climate, and Environment (ECE) > Integrated Assessment and Climate Change (IACC) Energy, Climate, and Environment (ECE) > Transformative Institutional and Social Solutions (TISS)
Depositing User:	Michaela Rossini
Date Deposited:	16 Mar 2021 08:17
Last Modified:	27 Aug 2021 17:34
URI:	https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/17109

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