Chris Goodall
Chris Goodall is an author and expert on renewable energy technologies. He runs the Carbon Commentary blog.
Books by Chris Goodall
“It’s readable, it doesn’t feel like a lecture. Not everyone is going to agree with all the solutions that Chris thinks we should all do. But he does break it down in a way that makes all the challenges doable. It’s very clear, and gives you ten areas for action. It’s a manifesto for change and how to do it.” Read more...
Ten Technologies to Save the Planet
by Chris Goodall
This book gives an on-the-ground, up-to-date idea of where these technologies are and what role they could play in reducing emissions
Interviews with Chris Goodall
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Energy and Civilization: a History
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The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power
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Sustainable Energy – Without the Hot Air
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Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of the Global Energy Industry
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The Planet Remade
by Oliver Morton
The best books on Energy Transitions, recommended by Chris Goodall
The best books on Energy Transitions, recommended by Chris Goodall
The switch to sources of energy other than oil and gas is now well under way, but how long will it be before we can rely on them for the bulk of the world’s power—if ever? Renewable energy expert Chris Goodall gives us a thought-provoking reading list to think about both past and future ‘energy transitions.’
Interviews where books by Chris Goodall were recommended
The best books on Climate Change, recommended by Duncan Clark
The environment writer suggests the best reading on carbon costs, climate science and technological solutions to save the planet
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Irreplaceable: The fight to save our wild places
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Life Changing: How Humans Are Altering Life on Earth
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Rebirding: Rewilding Britain and Its Birds
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Sitopia: How Food Can Change the World
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What We Need To Do Now
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Working With Nature
by Jeremy Purseglove
The Best Conservation Books of 2020, selected by Charlotte Smith
The Best Conservation Books of 2020, selected by Charlotte Smith
Conservation and the battle against climate change are two of the most pressing issues of our age. But books on the subject have to be readable and enjoyable too, says Charlotte Smith – BBC presenter and judge for the 2020 Wainwright Prize for books on global conservation. Here she highlights the six shortlisted titles that will enchant and inspire you.
