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Achieving net-zero emissions

To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and hold planetary heating to levels that will avoid the worst impacts of climate change, countries, cities, regions, businesses and investors must reduce their carbon emissions to zero - or offset the difference - by mid-century. How are they doing it, and where are the challenges and opportunities?

Consumers in the dark as corporate net-zero plans fail to add up Laurie Goering
Can tech help hold climate polluters to their net-zero pledges? David Sherfinski
Scarce carbon storage threatens net-zero push as emissions rise Laurie Goering
Why climate groups want Europe to quit obscure energy treaty Beatrice Tridimas
Stalled 'Build Back Better' plan threatens U.S. climate influence David Sherfinski
Fossil fuel-free future not impossible but disinformation a threat Laurie Goering
Climate action 'for our people, not to them', cities say Laurie Goering
More net than zero: Do carbon-cutting promises add up? Laurie Goering
COP26 carbon-market talks 'difficult' - but hopes for breakthrough Alister Doyle
To defend fragile 1.5C goal, Glasgow pact must get results - fast Laurie Goering
Greenwash or lifeline? Tough rules needed for net-zero plans Laurie Goering
Green-minded Glasgow seeks to heat homes from its river and air Sonia Elks
COP26 rules on carbon markets may leave indigenous people exposed Megan Rowling and Laurie Goering
With solar power push, Los Angeles seeks green future for all Avi Asher-Schapiro
Bogota crowdsources a green transport future to cut emissions Anastasia Moloney
As firms chase net-zero, backers say offsets are a partial answer Laurie Goering
Russia's far east sets unexpected climate target: net zero by 2025 Angelina Davydova
Businesses join to hunt 'right recipe' for zero-carbon industries Megan Rowling
Are we making real progress towards 'net zero' emissions? Megan Rowling
UN climate chief urges world 'in a tough spot' to keep fighting Laurie Goering
California leads U.S. sprint towards electric vehicles Matthew Lavietes
Back to the future: Swedish firm bets on wind-powered ships Alister Doyle
Norway hikes cash for rainforests, aiming to slow losses Alister Doyle
Africa shrugs off net-zero push without finance to follow Laurie Goering
UK citizens' assembly wants 'fair' path to 2050 net-zero emissions Laurie Goering
Aiming to be carbon-neutral? Don't rely on planting trees Laurie Goering
Can planting trees really stop climate change? Thomson Reuters Foundation
Colombia's Medellin pushes 'eco-city' aims in coronavirus recovery Anastasia Moloney
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