> How can the world reach net zero if it keeps inventing new ways to consume energy? This is the entirely wrong question to ask. We will not be able to conserv

> How can the world reach net zero if it keeps inventing new ways to consume energy? This is the entirely wrong question to ask. We will not be able to conserve our way to net zero. Billions of people in the developing world want to improve their life style. They want cars, air conditioning, and other conveniences that the developed world enjoys. The energy demand will go up. We need to build massive amounts of zero carbon energy production, storage, and distribution facilities. The question is not if humanity will find more uses for energy. We will. The question is will we be able to meet the demands without increasing CO2 and if we are realistic and plan on increased energy usage, we will.