What is Net ZERO?

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Net Zero Cheltenham 2030 

Net zero is the process of reducing the emissions from the atmosphere.

Basically, the greenhouse gasses affecting the atmospheric temperature so hard. According to Environmental Protection Agency of united states ,Green house gasses trap the heat in the atmosphere. There are four main gasses contributing the greenhouse effect.

1. Carbon dioxide - This is the primary green house gas. Carbon dioxide emitted from  fossil fuels , solid waste and the cement production.

2. Methane - Methane emitted from the agricultural production , transportation coal production, Natural gas and the petroleum systems.

3. Nitrous oxide - Combustion of fossil fuels, Waste water treatment

4. Flourinated gases ( Hydro floro carbon, perfluorocarbons -  Emitted from the household products.

GWP- Global Warming Potential 

Global Warming Potential (GWP) describes how much impact a gas will have on atmospheric warming over a period of time compared to carbon dioxide.

To achieve the aim of net zero plan, We have to do these things 

1. Reduce the use of diesel vehicles.

2. Using renewable energies.

3. Planting trees. 

4. Spreading ideas about net zero among people. 

Sources,

https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/what-is-gwp

https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases

https://cheltenhamzero.org/netzero-skillshub/net-zero-compass-tool

https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/info/61/climate_and_sustainability/1731/climate_emergency_action_plan_-_pathway_to_net_zero