This video offers an engaging, beginner-friendly journey through the carbon cycle—one of the most essential processes sustaining life on Earth and shaping our climate. Narrated with curiosity and urgency, the script breaks down the complex movement of carbon through Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, land, and living organisms. It explains both the short-term and long-term carbon cycles, from photosynthesis and respiration to fossil fuel formation and combustion. The video also highlights how scientists use carbon isotopes to trace the origins of atmospheric CO₂ and how human activity, especially fossil fuel use is accelerating climate change.
Through clear storytelling and science communication, the video emphasizes the importance of plants, oceans, and decomposers in regulating carbon, while pointing to actionable solutions like carbon capture and reforestation.
All third-party scientific diagrams and visuals were created using BioRender, ensuring clarity and visual accuracy. The video was produced using Fliki AI, which brought the narration and graphics to life in a dynamic and accessible format. This resource is perfect for students, educators, and anyone looking to understand the vital role carbon plays in our world and what we can do to protect it.
References
- Fliki AI: Carbon Cycle Overview, Fliki, uploaded by Robert Arrancad and Truman Havrda, 4/11/2025, https://app.fliki.ai/editor/67f5ece6784585b43d5f459d
- Created in BioRender. Shackleford, T. (2025) https://BioRender.com/1htt681
- Created in BioRender. Shackleford, T. (2025) https://BioRender.com/9df44tw
- Created in BioRender. Shackleford, T. (2025) https://BioRender.com/zs78h0o
1 comment
rmanzur
This video does an amazing job simplifying the carbon cycle without losing depth. The narration was clear and compelling, and the visuals added a lot to the overall experience. I especially liked how it tied in real world issues like fossil fuels and climate change. It’s super informative and easy to follow,great work making science this accessible.