- Statement 1: Net-zero means emissions are balanced by removals. While significant emission reduction is necessary, the definition is about the balance, not necessarily reducing gross emissions to near zero before removals. - Statement 2: The Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming implies the need for global net-zero emissions around mid-century. Countries' individual net-zero goals are a response to this global imperative established by the PA. - Statement 3: Enhancing carbon sinks (like forests) and deploying carbon capture and storage technologies are principal strategies for removing CO2 from the atmosphere to balance residual emissions and achieve net-zero.
Consider the following statements regarding net-zero emission. Net-zero emission means country would bring down its greenhouse gas emissions to near zero. Countries are setting their Net-zero emission goal based on the 2015 Paris Agreement guidelines. Net-zero emission can be achieved by creating more carbon sinks such as forests and relying on futuristic technologies such as carbon capture and storage. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Climate Change Mitigation Strategies (e.g., renewable energy, carbon capture, afforestation))
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