Achieving the goal of net-zero carbon emissions won’t result in massive lifestyle changes. Experts are sure that most of the reductions in emissions to date have been achieved mainly by changing the nature of how people generate electricity, Report informs referring to BBC.
The study from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change says that limitations on flying would need people to cut their travels by plane by 6% by 2035. For cars, the paper says that journeys should be cut by just 4%. A new report says that while the 2050 target will require significant efforts from consumers, these should not result in “massive lifestyle changes.”
“I think you’ll see changes to aviation by 2050, you’ll see sustainable fuels and hydrogen, you’ll see electric planes for shorter journeys,” said Jess Ralston from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit.
But the report also says that by then, around 60% of the car fleet is expected to be battery-electric, as will all new vehicles sold. This is a significant change and will require a huge investment in infrastructure so that people can charge their shiny new EVs. That type of spending might keep costs high.