Are “fairytale” net-zero mandates only going to end in tears?

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🧚‍♀️ Are “fairytale” net-zero mandates only going to end in tears?

Net-zero emissions mandates, which aim to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions, are increasingly being adopted by governments and companies around the world as a way to combat climate change. However, there are several potential pitfalls that need to be considered when implementing such mandates. High costs, technological constraints, potentially negative effects on the economy, uneven distribution, challenging metrics to measure emissions, limited international cooperation, and the questions behind carbon offsetting… there’s a reason for pros and cons lists!

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