Plants to the Rescue

Plants aren’t just pretty faces in the fight against climate change. They’re powerful allies! Through photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. Additionally, certain plants remediate polluted soils and water, while others act as biofuels or provide sustainable resources, offering solutions for a greener future.

Genetic Engineering and Biotech News – The Future of Food—CRISPR Crops That Capture Carbon

Oak Ridge National Lab – Transforming plants into allies in the fight against climate change

EPA – Using Trees and Vegetation to Reduce Heat Islands