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The Pitfalls of Carbon Offsetting and Net Zero Emissions
02:01 - 09:54 (07:53)
The introduction of carbon removals in climate policies is seductive, as it provides an excuse to delay rapid decarbonization in favor of relying on carbon offsetting and net zero emissions in the future. Many companies make carbon neutrality claims that cover only a percentage of their total emissions.
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The concept of "net zero" theoretically states that human-produced carbon emissions will be equivalent to zero, which can be achieved through carbon offsetting.
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The concept of "net zero" theoretically states that human-produced carbon emissions will be equivalent to zero, which can be achieved through carbon offsetting. However, relying solely on carbon removals can be dangerous as it could delay rapid decarbonization efforts.
ChapterThe Pitfalls of Carbon Offsetting and Net Zero Emissions
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As countries race to reach the net zero goal by 2050, many are placing their hope on carbon removal technologies such as Direct Air Capture (DAC), which are not only energy-intensive but will also cost massive amounts of money, implying that the net-zero emission ambition is full of uncertainties.
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As countries race to reach the net zero goal by 2050, many are placing their hope on carbon removal technologies such as Direct Air Capture (DAC), which are not only energy-intensive but will also cost massive amounts of money, implying that the net-zero emission ambition is full of uncertainties.