# Tropics will be among last places to benefit if emissions reach net zero

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-22 10:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/22/climate-inequality-tropics-among-last-places-to-benefit-net-zero

> Australian climate scientists found that the unequal warming burden on tropical regions would persist even after global greenhouse gas emissions reached net zero, taking many decades to begin reversing. Separate research warned that climate-driven displacement is increasing the risk of statelessness, particularly for vulnerable communities and children.