Net zero by 2050. Game on!

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what is net zero by 2050
what is net zero by 2050

WHAT IS NET ZERO BY 2050?

Dairy Farmers of Canada has committed the dairy sector to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the year 2050. This means achieving a balance between GHG emissions from farms and those removed from the atmosphere. In other words, the idea is to reduce emissions at the farm level as much as possible and offset the remainder through carbon sequestration, bringing net emissions to zero.

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The carbon footprint of one litre of Canadian milk is less than half the global average. 

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Canadian dairy farmers are turning towards energy-efficient practices to reduce on-farm energy demand.

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Some Canadian dairy farmers have opted to install solar panels on the roofs of their barns and other outbuildings to generate and use solar energy.

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Dairy farms are rotating crops of corn, legumes, and perennials to help improve soil health, field productivity, and biodiversity.

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Some Canadian dairy farms use wind turbines to harness energy and create a sustainable source of energy.

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