Scrubbing the Sky: Inside the Race to Cool the Planet

Drawing on interviews with stakeholders at the intersection of climate science, energy technology, and public policy, Paul McKendrick's investigation traces more than 20 years of technological development with direct air capture, from Biosphere 2
to multi-million dollar promises from Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk
to the opening of Orca, the world's largest commercial direct air capture facility, in Iceland in 2021.

Figuring prominently in this narrative is the genius of Klaus Lackner--who, along with others--has fueled intense scientific and political debate, and spurred a value chain that spans finance, industry, technology, policy, and academia.

McKendrick's clear and riveting prose presents the full story of this fascinating pursuit for the first time, inviting readers to learn more about this critical climate intervention option.