Achieving Carbon Neutrality for Maximizing Environmental Benefits and Sustainable Agriculture
Shaon Kumar Das*
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim (737 102), India
V.K. Mishra
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
R. Laha
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim (737 102), India
E.L. Devi
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim (737 102), India
S.K. Dutta
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim (737 102), India
T.L. Bhutia
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim (737 102), India
E.K. Bhujel
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim (737 102), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Carbon footprint, Carbon neutrality, Carbon sink, Zero emission
Abstract
Carbon neutrality means having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere in carbon sinks. This can be achieved by balancing emissions of carbon dioxide with its removal (often through carbon offsetting) or by eliminating emissions from society (the transition to the "post-carbon economy"). In order to achieve net zero emissions, all worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will have to be counterbalanced by carbon sequestration. The main natural carbon sinks are soil, forests and oceans. Carbon neutrality delivers climate action now and prepares our business for a low carbon transformation. Although the term "carbon neutral" is used, a carbon footprint also includes other greenhouse gases, measured in terms of their carbon dioxide equivalence. Carbon-neutral status can be achieved in two ways like carbon off-setting and reducing emissions, although a combination of the two is most likely required.
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