A. Net-zero, which is also referred to as carbon-neutrality, does not mean that a country would bring down its emissions to zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
B. One way by which carbon can be absorbed is by creating carbon sinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C. Both A & B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n D. None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Independent charitable organisation Oxfam reported that \u2018net zero\u2019 carbon targets that many countries have announced may be a \u201cdangerous distraction\u201d from the priority of cutting carbon emissions. “Land-hungry \u2018net zero\u2019 schemes could force an 80 per cent rise in global food prices and more hunger while allowing rich nations and corporates to continue \u201cdirty business-as-usual,\u201d Oxfam has said in a new report titled \u201cTightening the Net\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Which of the following statements is\/are correct with reference to the \u2018net zero\u2019 carbon targets? A. 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