Around the world, countries and companies are setting targets for net-zero carbon emissions. However, the term "net-zero emissions" hides many future prospects. There is a version of net-zero where the fossil fuel industry continues to emit billions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, having developed a corresponding extraction industry. Holly Buck argues that the focus on emissions distracts from what we should be examining: the point of production. It is time to design the end of fossil fuels and the companies that benefit from them. Fossil fuels provide 80% of the world's energy, and stopping their use before there are ready alternatives poses risks of energy poverty. The fossil fuel industry provides jobs, as well as revenue for some local communities. Conventional wisdom says that fossil fuels will naturally phase out when they become cheaper, but this creates as many problems as it solves. "Ending Fossil Fuels" seriously examines these issues and sets out a roadmap that offers opportunities for a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Pages: 208, Year of Publication: 0201, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm