Redefining net zero will not stop global warming, new study shows
In a new study led by the Department of Physics, an international group of researchers who developed the science behind net zero demonstrate that relying on ‘natural carbon sinks’ like forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use will not actually stop global warming.
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A landing page for various ‘information hubs’ relevant to staff across MPLS Division. Everyone who works in the University can access the main page via SSO, but access to the information hubs may be restricted. These include:
- Committees Hub: access for those on MPLS Division committees
- Safety Hub: access for anyone with SSO
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