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NET ZERO

What is net zero? “The term net zero means avoiding what could be a catastrophic 1.5 degree
achieving a balance between the carbon emitted Celsius temperature rise by the year 2100 if we
into the atmosphere, and the carbon removed reach the net zero goal by 2050. 2050 seems far
from it. This balance – or net zero – will happen away, but to achieve this, change is needed now.
when the amount of carbon we add to the It is noticeable that the world is facing a
atmosphere is no more than the amount removed. climate emergency. With increasing frequency
To reach net zero, emissions from homes, transport, of extreme bush fires and flooding, for example,
agriculture and industry will need to be cut.” Extract scientific evidence points to human activity
from Energy Saving Trust, UK. causing our climate to change. Although not the
only greenhouse gas; carbon dioxide is the most
significant. This is emitted when fossil fuels are
burned to produce our needs for energy. These
The UK target is to reach net
zero by 2050. Allpress Farms
is making a concerted effort
to do our part in working

The UK target is to reach net zero by 2050. towards this target.
To this end, there is an informative document
published on the gov.uk website, but it’s more fuels include burning oil, petrol and diesel.
than a little light bedtime reading as it extends to Electric and hybrid motor vehicles are available
368 pages! The Committee on Climate Change at a significant initial cost (although the running
advised that there would be a 50% chance of costs are low), but development of electric

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