Possible, Ways to Net Zero by Chris Goodall

Chris Goodall runs the Carbon Commentary newsletter, and is the author of The Switch and What We Need to Do Now. A number of his books feature in CA-WN's Lending Library list. Possible is another example of his clear explanations of what sustainability requires, this time taking a global look at net zero targets.

In earlier books he calls for 'electrifying everything' with a focus on the car industry. In this book he looks at the tougher challenge of decarbonising trucks, flights, shipping, cement and steel — sectors that are harder to electrify. Goodall sets out the many hurdles that need to be overcome, but ultimately concludes that solutions will be found in a world where technological progress is coming faster than widely realised. New tech featured includes Sweden’s H2 Green Steel, California’s Fortera cement substitute, Hong Kong garment-to-garment recycling, Finnish turbine company Coolbrook, Norwegian e-fuels, and Captura’s innovative ocean CO2 capture.

The book is helpfully set out with a look at sixteen challenges that we must overcome. He uses case studies and success stories from businesses around the world, which is interesting in and of itself. I haven't finished this book yet, but Chris Goodall is winning me over and I really do believe that a net zero future is possible.