Why “Net Zero“ Is A Scam

Why net zero emissions are a scam, explained. Support OCC and get 20 bonus, ad-free videos by signing up for Nebula: In this Our Changing Climate climate change video essay, I look at why net zero emissions targets are a scam. Specifically I look at how the promises of net zero at COP26 will not actually mitigate climate change quickly. Net zero emissions does not mean zero emissions. Countries and companies like BP can use the net zero emissions goals and targets to continue burning fossil fuels and emitting carbon dioxide, ultimately fueling the climate crisis, while they rely on the false promise of carbon capture and carbon sequestration techniques like tree planting or technologies that haven’t even been invented yet. Essentially, net zero emissions schemes allow for a worsening of the climate crisis because they are a procrastination technique for countries and corporations who do not want to reduce their emissions. Because of the vague definition of net zero, even fossil fuel companies like BP could call themselves net zero yet still continue with business as usual. Help me make more videos like this via Patreon: Email List: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Reddit: Check out other Climate YouTubers: Climate in Colour: zentouro: Climate Adam: Kurtis Baute: Levi Hildebrand: Simon Clark: Sarah Karver: Sweet Soul Whisper ASMR: ClimateTown: Jack Harries: Beckisphere: All About Climate: Aime Maggie: Just Have a Think: Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - What Does “Net Zero“ Actually Mean? 3:41 - How BP Uses Net Zero To Keep Polluting 7:00 - Why Net Zero Is A Scam 9:19 - Towards Real Zero Emissions 10:29 - Sponsored Message 12:42 - Outro I use Epidemic Sound for some of my music: _______________________ Further Reading and Resources: #NetZero #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis