what is “net” zero emissions? I understand the concept of gross vs net, just not in this instance.
In: Earth Science
Basically if something is described as net zero emissions it means that it’s emissions output is matching the emissions that it is either eliminating or otherwise reducing.
In other words, if a country is producing, let’s say 15 million tons of carbon emissions per year, but at the same time is eliminating 15 million tons of carbon emissions through renewable energy and other green initiatives, they would be considered as producing a net carbon emissions of zero.
This should not be confused with zero emissions, since that means to reduce or eliminate any emissions completely.
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