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Net-zero emissions is a great goal for companies to set — but really hard to reach. Here’s why
Hundreds of companies have set ambitious targets to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. But what does i take to get there? And, more importantly, will it be enough to slow climate change? Environmental economics experts Oliver Miltenberger and Matthew D. Potts explain the challenges and opportunities.