{"title":"Alan Finkel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the insightful works of Alan Finkel. As Australia's former Chief Scientist, Alan Finkel is a respected voice in the fields of science and technology policies. His contributions to academia and public discussions have helped shape perspectives on energy and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cem\u003eGetting to Zero\u003c\/em\u003e, where Finkel tackles the complex challenges of achieving net-zero emissions. In this compelling read, he outlines practical solutions and innovations necessary for a sustainable future, blending scientific insight with accessible language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover further revelations in \u003cem\u003ePowering Up\u003c\/em\u003e, where Finkel explores the critical transformation from traditional energy resources to reliable, clean energy systems. This book offers a roadmap to harnessing technological advances for a brighter and more sustainable world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Finkel’s work mainly falls under the \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, bridging the gap between scientific exploration and societal applications. Engage with his writings to understand the critical intersection of science, policy, and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"powering-up-by-alan-finkel-9781760644598","title":"Powering Up","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormer chief scientist Alan Finkel shares his compelling insights and expertise and makes the case for Australia leading the way in the global transition to clean energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean energy transition is humanity's biggest ever economic challenge. In \u003cem\u003ePowering Up\u003c\/em\u003e, former Australian chief scientist Alan Finkel shows how to remove the barriers that prevent nations from transforming from petrostate to electrostate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinkel considers the entire supply chain, from raw materials through power infrastructure, the workforce, transportation, and household customers. He reveals the outlines of a new geo-economic order and explains in persuasive, practical terms how we can get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf governments, investors, industry, and consumers get this right over the next three decades, history will judge us as the generation who ushered in the Electric Age and helped to save the planet. The world will be transformed—with Australia, if we seize the opportunity, as a global leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342673957100,"sku":"9781760644598","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23832923482814.jpg?v=1743933087"},{"product_id":"getting-to-zero-by-alan-finkel-9781760642907","title":"Getting to Zero","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential guide to how Australia can tackle the climate crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe world is overheating, and despite good intentions and significant efforts, emissions increase nearly every year. The challenge is immense, but there are solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking into account economics, science and emotions, \u003cem\u003eGetting to Zero\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential guide to how Australia can tackle the climate crisis with realism and ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Change is in the air. I sense we will live through a technological revolution this decade as exciting as the conquest of space in the 1960s. If Australia handles the challenge well, we can build an economy that takes advantage of the transition. If we cling to the past, we will miss opportunities that the rest of the world will seize.\" — Alan Finkel, \u003cem\u003eGetting to Zero\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849179844844,"sku":"9781760642907","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23816013482814.jpg?v=1759025705"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alan-finkel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}