The climate crisis and transport

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Notes

1 Parts per million by volume

2 A net-zero target would require a 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. It is referred to as ‘net’ as the expectation is that it would be met with some remaining sources of CO₂ emissions which would need to be offset by removals of CO₂ from the atmosphere – by growing trees, for example.

3 The Climate Change Act (2008) (2050 Target Amendment Order 2019) has amended the target for 2050 “for 80% substitute 100%” http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2019/9780111187654