I was therefore excited to accept the invitation to take part in a new Wondrium documentary and series that was centered on one of the most pressing problems the world is currently facing. Solving for Zero examines the problem of climate change as well as some of the most viable remedies. (It is based on a book I published last year about climate change.) Even though I can’t pretend to be objective about it, I believe the initiative, which began this week, provides a fantastic summary of this complicated matter.

The majority of people now agree that by 2050, carbon emissions must be zero globally in order to prevent a climatic catastrophe. You discover why that is in the 10 half-hour episodes of the series and the steps necessary to get there. You learn a framework for comprehending the primary causes of carbon emissions and get to know some of the bright minds developing innovations that might allow for a transition to zero.

Being able to learn from really talented inventors and entrepreneurs is actually one of my favorite aspects of my profession, and Solving for Zero does a wonderful job of introducing you to a few of them. You’ll meet the staff at EcoCem, a French company with an unusual method of utilizing waste products from the manufacture of cast iron to minimize the enormous emissions from cement—roughly 4 billion tons of CO2 each year. Additionally, you’ll hear from scientists from the incredible organisation CGIAR in the episode on food has contributed more to the world’s food supply than any other organization and is now focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cultivating crops.

The thing I appreciate most about this effort is how upbeat it makes me feel about how the world can find a solution to this issue. The individuals profiled are admirable on their own, yet they represent only a small portion of the numerous innovators working to decarbonize the global economy and stop the worst effects of climate change. The last episode offers helpful guidance on how you might make a meaningful contribution to the solution. The series also discusses the ways that policy and finance must assist getting to zero. I’m happy I was able to contribute to this project, and I invite you to look at it.