Why There Will Never Be A Zero Emissions Electricity System Powered Mainly By Wind And Sun

by Francis Menton at wattsupwiththat.com “Net Zero” — That’s the two-word slogan that has been adopted as the official goal of every virtuous state or country for decarbonizing its energy system. The “net” part is backhanded recognition that some parts of the energy system (like maybe air travel or steelmaking) may never be fully de-carbonized. […]