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What is Net Zero? Can India achieve it in 50 years?

Net Zero is a state in which emissions caused by humans do not lead to any accumulation of earth-warming greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Before the climate change conference, there was pressure on India, the world's third-largest polluter, to commit to Net Zero. India was hesitant because its energy needs are growing as it tries to remove poverty and meet the needs of an aspirational population.