Global scientist group urges firms to target 'real zero' rather than net zero emissions

Stuart Stone
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More than 60 climate experts urge businesses and governments to immediately adopt 'real zero' targets within Paris Agreement guardrails

A group of 65 leading scientists from around the world have called on businesses and governments to immediately adopt "real zero" emissions targets backed by transparent plans on how they plan to eliminate...

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