<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/energy/news/stories/2022/01252022-net-zero-emissions.php" dsn="news"><link>https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/591298-net-zero-emissions-pledges-matter/</link><featured/><top-stories/><pubDate>01/25/2022 12:00:00 AM</pubDate><title>Net-zero emissions pledges matter</title><subtitle/><description>Net-zero pledges drive climate action, setting goals for reducing emissions and transitioning to sustainable energy to combat global warming.</description><author/><image><img src="/energy/_imgs/_news/exxon_gas.png" alt="Exxon gas station"/></image><categories>Policy &amp; Governance,Carbon Management,Energy Transition Institute</categories></item>