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Countdown to zero? By Nebojsa Nakicenovic

Zero net global greenhouse gas emissions must become a reality before the end of the century if humankind is to stave off the worst effects of climate change. How can this be achieved?
The pivotal role of CCUS By Dietrich M. Gross, Thomas Weber

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage promises a unique bridging solution for developing countries, offering affordable and attainable clean energy that will enable development. Large-scale commercial demonstrations are now needed
The new power generation By Robin Bedilion

The reality of climate change demands that we generate our future energy in a clean, sustainable way. What are the technologies on offer, and can they meet the planet’s ever-growing energy needs?
Forests: a natural solution By Zhang Xinsheng

From carbon source to carbon sink: how protecting, managing and restoring the world’s  forests can help the climate and communities
The road to sustainable transport By David Banister

The transport sector stands out in its lack of progress in reducing emissions. Radical new approaches are required if the sector is to achieve the necessary 60 per cent reduction by 2050
The challenge of urbanisation By Peter Madden

How can the development of cities become instrumental in achieving a zero-carbon economy?
Green retrofits make sense By Bruce Kerswill

Buildings and the building sector are one of the primary contributors to GHG emissions, but the solution shouldn’t just focus on new builds: upgrading existing buildings also offers huge potential
Eliminating food waste By Liz Goodwin

To address the climate change challenge, we must prevent and reduce waste, from field to fork
The case for a carbon tax By Camilla Toulmin

To move from fossil fuels to sustainable, clean energy without stifling economic growth, governments will need to pick the right mix of policies. A carbon tax should be one of them
Learning a new trade By Dirk Forrister

More governments see emissions trading as a powerful tool to help meet climate targets without choking economic growth. However, for this nascent market to succeed, it must become truly international and cooperative
A cumulative carbon budget By Myles Allen

Climate change mitigation efforts must recognise that tackling current carbon dioxide flows is not enough; what matters is total emissions to date
A global emissions budget By Alex Evans, Alice Lépissier, Owen Barder

Setting finite carbon budgets has proved a useful environmental policy tool at national level, but to date has failed to gain traction on an international scale. Are concerns over fairness and cost justified, or could it offer the global community its best chance for tackling climate change?
Carbon capture and storage By Brad Page

Limiting global temperature rises will likely involve a mix of strategies and technologies. What part can carbon capture and storage play?