Paris, Nov 18, 2024 (AFP) - 'Vague' net zero rules threaten climate targets, scientists warn

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2024-11-18

Countries must not count the carbon dioxide naturally sucked up by Earth's forests in their net zero climate plans, scientists said on Monday, warning that "vague" rules could end up with the world warming more than expected. The scientists, who developed the original science behind net zero, issued their warning in a new study as nations gathered in Azerbaijan for the latest round of UN climate talks. The world's oceans, forests and soil absorb......

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