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… Take climate action in Adur and Worthing Why do we need to take climate action in Adur and Worthing? What's the difference between net zero and carbon neutral…

…. Adur & Worthing Councils have pledged to be carbon neutral for the emissions they control by 2030 and as an area we have pledged to be net zero carbon by 2045. Read our press release: Businesses, community groups and the Councils join forces to tackle climate change (1st November 2021) This ambitious target can only be achieved through collective action between the Councils, local businesses…

…: Back to top What's the difference between net zero and carbon neutral? The jargon and target dates explained ... Net zero: Describes reaching…

… an overall balance between the emissions produced and emissions removed from the atmosphere. To achieve net zero, organisations typically reduce carbon emissions by around 90% and then offset the remaining 10%, known as the 'residual emissions'. That means harmful emissions from homes, transport, farming and industry will have to be stopped or - in areas where it's difficult to stop completely - balanced…

… by other measures like planting trees that suck carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere. The region-wide plan for Adur and Worthing brings together residents, landowners and public sector organisations in a bid to achieve a net zero target by 2045. Carbon neutral: Describes achieving zero carbon by balancing carbon emissions with the removal of carbon from…

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