CO2 from air can replace petroleum: it can produce plastics and acetate, it can produce carbon fibers that replace metals and clean hydrocarbons, such as synthetic gasoline. We can use CO2 to desalinate water, enhance the production of vegetables and fruit in greenhouses, carbonate our beverages and produce biofertilizers that enhance the productivity of the soil without poisoning it. Carbon negative technology is absolutely needed now.
Graciela ChichilniskyTrees and clean energy [are] the long-run solution but we have no time to wait for the long run. We need a short-run solution now, and one that encourages and facilitates the transition to the long-run solution.
Graciela ChichilniskySigns of a poorly understood but treatable house fire requires action, not inaction.
Graciela ChichilniskyIf nuclear warfare is believed to be somewhat controlled, then climate change is now the greatest threat.
Graciela Chichilnisky