In case you didn’t feel bad enough about your carbon footprint, read up on the Global CO2 Initiative, the efforts of Bernard J. David C79 W79 WG82 to solve the climate change crisis through a systems approach based on science and market forces.

After 15 years of sustainability research, David and his team believe they’ve come up with a way to capture and transform CO2 emissions into valuable products. The goal: harness 10% of the world’s emissions. Before you chuff, note that McKinsey & Company is a partner, and the market for these “valuable products” is estimated to become $800 billion to $1.1 trillion annually by 2030.

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