Photosynthesis Through Artificial Leaves, with Dr. Peidong Yang
From Climate Break by Berkeley Law
March 10, 2026 · 2 min · Episode 190
About this episode
This episode features Dr. Peidong Yang discussing artificial leaves that replicate photosynthesis to produce sustainable energy.
Carbon dioxide is both a potent greenhouse gas and a necessary input into the natural process of photosynthesis in plants. This week, we spoke with UC Berkeley researcher Dr. Peidong Yang, whose artificial leaves replicate photosynthesis to generate products currently dependent on fossil fuels. For a transcript, please visit climatebreak.org/photosynthesis-through-artificial-leaves-with-dr-peidong-yang
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Peidong Yang
Topics covered
- photosynthesis
- artificial leaves
- carbon dioxide
- greenhouse gases
- sustainable energy
Keywords
- photosynthesis
- artificial leaves
- carbon dioxide
- greenhouse gas
- sustainable energy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UC Berkeley, Berkeley Law
Books & works: climatebreak.org/photosynthesis-through-artificial-leaves-with-dr-peidong-yang
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