Carbon neutral vs net zero

"Carbon neutral" and "net zero" are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they have slightly different meanings.

Carbon neutral refers to achieving a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and the amount removed from the atmosphere. This can be done by reducing emissions and/or offsetting emissions through activities such as planting trees or investing in renewable energy projects.

Net zero refers to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gases emitted and the amount removed from the atmosphere. This includes not only carbon dioxide but also other greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide. Achieving net zero requires reducing emissions as much as possible and then offsetting any remaining emissions through activities such as carbon capture and storage.

Both carbon neutral and net zero are important goals in the fight against climate change. The current web page context is empty.