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What is net zero?
You might have heard the term net zero used before. Currently in the UK and around the world, countries have set goals to reach net zero.
Environmental scientist Laura Young explains how net zero is a bit like balancing a set of scales. By reducing how many greenhouse gases we emit into the atmosphere, at the same time as removing those already out there, we can achieve net zero.
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Watch this video to find out more
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Definition
Net zero is the point at which the number of being put out into the atmosphere is equal to the number that are being taken in. The scales are equal.
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Summary
- Currently, in the UK and around the world, we're releasing too many greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and there aren't enough things taking them out, leading to global warming.
- By planting trees or other plants, we can help increase the amount of carbon which is removed from the atmosphere through . However, just doing this without also reducing our emissions won’t help us achieve net zero.
- Switching towards renewable energies is part of the solution, but we can make small changes of our own, like taking public transport where possible and reducing the amount of items we buy.
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Teacher notes
A set of teacher notes are available. They include geography and science curricula links, and suggest how the clips might be used in a classroom.
Download or view the briefing notes online.
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