In order to reach net zero, a drastic transition away from fossil fuels is going to be necessary ...

Constant emissions for eight years will use up the remaining carbon budget

40bn metric tons

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide

30

Starting in 2026 would require far higher

mitigation rates

20

Starting in 2000 would have required a mitigation rate of 4% per year

10

Historical

emissions

0

1850

1900

1950

2000

2050

2100

Constant emissions for eight years will use up the remaining carbon budget

40bn metric tons

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide

30

Starting mitigation in 2026 would require far higher mitigation rates

20

Mitigation from 2000 would have required a mitigation rate of about 4% per year

10

Historical

emissions

0

1850

1900

1950

2000

2050

2100