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“Achieving global net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is not technologically or economically feasible without significant compromises in living standards.”

This claim is not supported by the evidence. The world's most authoritative bodies—the IEA, IPCC, National Academies, and IMF—have published detailed roadmaps showing net-zero by 2050 is technically feasible with existing and emerging technologies, and project net economic benefits including GDP growth and job creation under orderly transitions. While the transition requires massive investment, policy coordination, and protections for vulnerable communities, these are design challenges—not evidence that living standards must significantly decline.

“Carbon capture and storage technology is an effective and scalable solution for achieving net-zero emissions.”

CCS technology is technically effective at capturing CO₂ from point sources (~90%+ efficiency) and is considered necessary in most net-zero scenarios — particularly for hard-to-abate industrial sectors. However, calling it "an effective and scalable solution" significantly overstates its role. The IEA's 2025 World Energy Outlook projects CCUS contributing under 5% of emissions reductions by 2050. Current deployment (~50 Mtpa) is a fraction of what's needed, and major barriers — high costs, infrastructure gaps, and financing challenges — remain unresolved. Authoritative sources consistently describe CCS as "critical but limited" and "complementary," not a primary scalable solution.