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The Net Zero research programme is a programme of work managed by the Environment Agencys Chief Scientists Group and funded by Defra. The aim is to use science and evidence to ensure that the environment is part of a sustainable and equitable transition to a low-carbon economy. Our strategic objective is to understand at different scales what different pathways to net zero mean for the:

• environment
• sectors the Environment Agency regulates
• communities in which we work

The aim of these summaries is to provide an overview of the potential environmental impacts of different technologies and how the Environment Agency may need to regulate such impacts. They are intended to provide a broad overview, rather than specific detail, ideally aimed at those new to a subject or those wishing to gain additional knowledge in a quick and easy to use format.

These summaries were produced in 2024. This a fast-moving topic area and inevitably information is likely to go out of date, so these are a summary of information available at time of writing.