Generation Carbon: It’s time to start. Carbon overload! Our planet needs fresh air to stay healthy too. Things like trees and soil and oceans act like sponges to help. They absorb carbon dioxide from the air. But right now, the sponges are almost full. When people burn fossil fuels, they’re releasing too much carbon for the trees and oceans to soak up. 17 | Check out The Carbon Almanac to learn more.