The pursuit of a zero carbon footprint

Premieres Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:30am on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Sunday, April 9th at 2:00am on KPBS. A changing climate may be one of the biggest and most important challenges humanity has ever faced – but can we stop it before it's too late? NOVA "Chasing Carbon Zero" explores the science behind the technology that could help us reach net zero in the next thirty years. The US recently set an ambitious climate change goal: to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050 and cut emissions in half by 2030. But is it even achievable? What exactly would that mean? This episode takes a deep look at the problem and identifies real-world technologies that could be up to the task. From expanding the availability of renewable energy options, to designing more energy-efficient buildings, to revolutionizing the transportation sector, the film casts a hopeful yet skeptical eye. The problem is huge and time is running out, but there is still hope that we can achieve zero carbon footprint in time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Chasing Carbon Zero is presented, produced and directed by Miles O'Brien, journalist, which has been moving in climatic rhythm for 30 years. "It's time to shift the news narrative from gloom and doom to possible solutions," says O'Brien. "It's important that our viewers know that we have the technology to achieve net zero."

(KPBS, Jennifer Robinson)