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Quarterly Essay 81: Getting to Zero

Australia's Energy Transition

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Quarterly Essay 81: Getting to Zero

By: Alan Finkel
Narrated by: Lewis Fitz-Gerald
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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.

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I’m so excited listen to Alan Finkel laying out his view for a prosperous zero carbon australia. So many opportunities to go after to make australia prosper.

However a supportive government with solid net zero policies (including carbon tax which is proven to help) is required to incentivise all parts of Australian society to take this bold exciting step into the future.

I would have preferred a few words on proven effective policies australia can adopt to further support this essay.

Inspiring future view however lacks policy view

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excellent essay, very informative, contains valuable information. Author explains and supports every topic, flows very smooth and pleasant to listening to.

great!

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Detailed approach and delivery of a very positive almost naieve view of Australia's future.

Positive Australia

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This audio book is so insightful and should be shared away so everyone is more aware of what is happening and what still needs to happen

Eye opening

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This made me rethink the future energy market and understand the benefits and challenges coming my way. Very insightful

Comprehensive analysis of the Australian energy market

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This essay changed my entire world view to make me see the great economic, social and environmental opportunities in embracing our zero-carbon future. I have never been more inspired and ready for change

Inspiring vision for a prosperous future Australia

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I read this after reading a book by michael mann and they have given me hope for the future.

reason to hope

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A well written and easy to understand blueprint for how to get to zero emissions. Alan takes on his critics addressing his support for gas. Very interesting and a must read for anyone wanting a bette future for our planet.

Gives me hope for our future

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If you want to learn about climate change, don't listen to the media or the politicians. Listen instead to a scientist.

Excellent science based factual approach

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This is a great insight into the electrification and carbon zero pathway for Australia. A thoroughly researched essay by Chief Scientist Alan Finkel, who created the Action Plan for Australia's secure green electricity future. The book largely avoids technical jargon and, with a little understanding on electricity markets, is easy to grasp.

A green future

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