Carbon is a planetary paradox.
Carbon is a planetary paradox.
As the foundation for DNA, carbon is essential for all life on Earth. Yet, as part of the compound carbon dioxide, too much of it has built up in our air, threatening life on Earth as well.
Today, carbon-based fuels power our very way of life. They support the global economy, transport networks and energy infrastructures. Addressing our carbon problem is, in a word, complex.
Fortunately, it’s also a problem we can solve together.
At Arizona State University, researchers explore many ways to reduce atmospheric carbon. And by working alongside industry, government, nonprofits and communities, they’re seeking solutions that are good not just for the planet but also human well-being.
Read more at: Arizona State University
Solar shade structures cover a parking lot as seen from the roof of Macrotechnology Works in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo Credit: ASU)
