Nature Communications (Apr 2021)

Net-zero emission targets for major emitting countries consistent with the Paris Agreement

  • Heleen L. van Soest,
  • Michel G. J. den Elzen,
  • Detlef P. van Vuuren

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-22294-x
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 1
pp. 1 – 9

Abstract

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Over 100 countries have set or are considering net-zero emissions targets. Here, the authors show that a country’s potential for negative emissions and methodological issues affect when countries can reach net-zero, calling for clear internationally agreed definitions and accounting methods.