Quarterly Essay 81: Getting to Zero

Australia's Energy Transition

By: Alan Finkel

Narrated by: Lewis Fitz-Gerald

The world is overheating, and despite good intentions and significant efforts, emissions increase nearly every year. The challenge is immense, but there are solutions.

In this lucid, inspiring essay, Alan Finkel maps Australia’s path forward. He explains the solar and wind revolution and addresses the challenge of intermittent supply. He introduces hydrogen, the energy hope of the future. He traces the rise and rise of the electric car. He shows how we can build a zero-emissions world.

Taking into account economics, science and emotions, Getting to Zero is an essential guide to how Australia can tackle the climate crisis with realism and ingenuity.

©2020 Alan Finkel (P)2020 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.

Excellent

Actions will speak louder than these words. Alan Finkel’s essay give me hope that the intersection of science and innovation will help the world to succeed in its quest for survival.