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An in-depth look at the people and the science behind our attempts to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere with direct air capture.
Drawing on interviews with stakeholders at the intersection of climate science, energy technology, and public policy, Paul McKendrick's investigation traces more than 20 years of technological development with direct air capture, from Biosphere 2; to multi- million dollar promises from Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk; to the opening of Orca, the world's largest commercial direct air capture facility, in Iceland in 2021.
Figuring prominently in this narrative is the genius of Klaus Lackner—who, along with others—has fueled intense scientific and political debate, and spurred a value chain that spans finance, industry, technology, policy, and academia.
McKendrick's clear and riveting prose presents the full story of this fascinating pursuit for the first time, inviting readers to learn more about this critical climate intervention option.
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"How do we remove the carbon emissions we have already put into our atmosphere? In Scrubbing the Sky McKendrick tells a compelling story of the people and companie ssearching for the breakthrough that solves our biggest climate challenge. By connecting the dots from historical insights, McKendrick allows for failures and missteps, but leaves us with a sense of optimism that this seemingly impossible task may be within our reach."
—Peter McTeer, author of Sustainability is the New Advantage
“McKendrick’s carefully researched dive into the hidden science of direct air capture
reads like a fast-paced adventure story—one with enormous implications for all of us.” —Alex Hutchinson, columnist for Outside and the Globe & Mail, and author of Endure
Author Biography
Paul McKendrick is the author of The Bushman's Lair. Prior to writing books, he worked in the energy sector as a partner in a firm dedicated to developing and financing renewable energy projects, in addition to stints in the electric utility sector, the oil and gas sector, and investment banking. He lives in Canmore, Alberta, Canada.
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- Publisher Figure 1 Publishing
- Publication Date March 2023
- ISBN/Identifier 177327208X
- Pages192
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusUnpublished
- Copyright Year2023
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