What does achieving "Net-Zero Emissions" mean?

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A Completely stopping the use of all forms of energy worldwide
B Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to a level where any remaining emissions are completely balanced out by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere
C Ensuring that zero trees are cut down globally each year
D Bringing the cost of solar panels down to zero dollars

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Answer: B. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to a level where any remaining emissions are completely balanced out by removing an equal amount from the atmosphere

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• Explanation: B is correct because net-zero is a state of balance where human-caused greenhouse gas inputs equal the amount actively absorbed or captured back.

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