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There are two numbers to remember: 51 billion and 0. The first number refers to the number of tons of greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere each year. The second number refers to the level we have to reach: zero emissions by 2050. Innovation is key to achieving this major turnaround.

Carbon capture and storage is the only way to prevent power plants and factories from continuing to pour emissions into the atmosphere. Carbon capture and storage involves the extraction of emissions, condensing them and then pumping the resulting carbon dioxide into underground stores.

Cities cover less than 2% of the world’s surface, yet account for roughly 70% of greenhouse gas emissions. To deliver the EU’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target, cities have an integral role to play. A CDP report reveals which European cities lead on environmental action.

Underdeveloped landscapes could economically and ecologically benefit from landscape restoration. Restoring land by growing trees and protecting forests conserves biodiversity, improves water recharge, sequesters carbon, enhances rural livelihoods and spurs rural development.