Speed and Scale
John Doerr's book, a napkin plan with numbers on net zero energy.
Review from Amazon:
A chapter describes methods to remove carbon from the air. Reforestation, incorporating biochar into soils, carbon capture, and marine biomass are discussed. So far carbon capture is not economical. A carbon credits system could help foot the bill.
Four chapters describe methods to accelerate the transition. Require each nation to adopt the plan and set goals for each phase of the transition. Two thirds of greenhouse emissions come from five countries: China, 26%, US, 13%, EU 9%, India, 7%, Russia, 5%. Each should focus on control of its largest sources. In 2020, China announced plans to reach net zero by 2060. Biden committed the US to clean electricity by 2035 and net zero by 2050.
Doerr’s plan is ambitious and requires participation from all nations but especially developed nations. So far that has been less than enthusiastic implying that we would rather accept the cost in storm damage, fires, reduced food production, and higher insurance premiums. A resources section provides more detail and references. Charts. Index.
