The Paris Agreement zero-emissions goal is not always consistent with the 1.5 °C and 2 °C temperature targets

The Paris Agreement zero-emissions goal is not always consistent with the 1.5 °C and 2 °C temperature targets

The Paris Agreement zero-emissions goal is not always consistent with the 1.5 °C and 2 °C temperature targets, Published online: 26 March 2018; doi:10.1038/s41558-018-0097-x

While well-known for its temperature targets, the Paris Agreement also aims for net zero GHG emissions. IAM results reveal net zero GHG emissions are not always required to meet the temperature targets, and that net zero CO2 emissions are a more suitable aim.