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Quarterly Essay 81: Getting to Zero
- Australia's Energy Transition
- Narrated by: Lewis Fitz-Gerald
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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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- Steven Frew
- 30-03-2021
reason to hope
I read this after reading a book by michael mann and they have given me hope for the future.
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- Brett
- 08-04-2021
Gives me hope for our future
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.
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- Richard
- 31-05-2021
Excellent science based factual approach
If you want to learn about climate change, don't listen to the media or the politicians. Listen instead to a scientist.
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- Simon
- 04-05-2021
A green future
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.
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- Liz Kolarik
- 11-05-2021
Excellent, inspiring, factual solutions
Our future zero emissions needs are well researched.
This information is useful to drive change
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- fridja
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Inspiring future view however lacks policy view
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.
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- Hernan Alvarez
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great!
excellent essay, very informative, contains valuable information. Author explains and supports every topic, flows very smooth and pleasant to listening to.
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- Paul Razvan
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Detailed approach and delivery of a very positive almost naieve view of Australia's future.
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- Isaac
- 13-07-2021
Eye opening
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
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- Byron
- 05-12-2021
Comprehensive analysis of the Australian energy market
This made me rethink the future energy market and understand the benefits and challenges coming my way. Very insightful
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