Zero Emissions Day was started back in 2008 in Canada as a day to minimise the use of electricity generated by fossil fuels.
One of the key strategies to combat climate change and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 13 is striving for net zero emissions.
Global carbon dioxide emissions need to be reduced by 45 per cent by 2030 from 2010 levels and reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Zero Emissions Day is annually observed on 21 September for the following purposes:
to raise awareness of the impact of carbon emissions on air quality and climate change.
to encourage individuals, organisations, and corporations to reduce the use of fossil fuels in daily life.
to promote the use of renewable energy.
Interesting Facts About Zero Emissions Day
Hottest year on record: 2023 was found to be the hottest year since records began in 1850, and global average temperatures were 16.6 degrees Celsius warmer than the 20th century average.
Better for the planet, better for the economy: Ecosystem restoration can create 3.7 times as many jobs as oil and gas production per dollar, meaning that protecting the planet could not only benefit our safety, but also our wallets.
Some good news: 63% of Fortune 100 companies have set one or more clean energy targets, and over 5,200 companies have pledged to meet net-zero carbon targets by 2050. While these are steps in the right direction, we must keep putting pressure on big corporations to do more to reduce their emissions.
We all have a part to play in reducing our own personal carbon footprint, and we can use Zero Emissions Day to reflect on our impact on the planet.
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