Translating complex climate science into language people understand has always been difficult. At various times, the aim of different climate policies has been holding average global temperature rise to 2º C or 1.5º C, or ensuring emissions peak by a particular year. Net zero targets are the most recent attempt to simplify the climate crisis in order to make it manageable.
Why Developing Countries Need to Chart Their Own Course To Net Zero Emissions
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Theme(s)
Net zero & sustainable development
Net zero & sustainable development
Type(s)
Comment
Comment
Author(s)
Rajamani, Lavanya
Rajamani, Lavanya
Year(s)
2021
2021
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