We may often think of “carbon dioxide” as a waste product that contributes to climate change… and so it is – but CO2 is ALSO an industrial commodity, used to produce concrete and fertilizer and for carbonating beverages like BEER. In the East Bay, a craft brewery … instead of buying carbon dioxide is pulling it directly from the air onsite. KQED science reporter Danielle Venton has more. 

<p>We may often think of &ldquo;carbon dioxide&rdquo; as a waste product that contributes to climate change&hellip; and so it is &ndash; but CO2 is ALSO an industrial commodity, used to produce concrete and fertilizer and for carbonating beverages like BEER. In the East Bay, a craft brewery &hellip; instead of buying carbon dioxide is pulling it directly from the air onsite. KQED science reporter Danielle Venton has more.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>