The production of cement currently accounts for about 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, leading to calls for architects to stop using it. That’s a hard sell, considering cement is such useful material. Fortunately, researchers at MIT have demonstrated an … [Read more...] about MIT scientists have figured out how to make cement without emissions
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This production technique reduces concrete’s carbon emissions by 70 percent
The production of concrete is responsible for as much as eight percent of annual CO2 emissions. Knowing that this is a big problem for future business, manufacturers have been looking for ways to reduce their carbon emissions which come from two sources. Traditionally, about half … [Read more...] about This production technique reduces concrete’s carbon emissions by 70 percent
Giant cement producer to slash emissions in line with Paris climate goals
While it is a key ingredient in shaping our built environment, cement accounts for more than 7 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. For a better frame of reference, if the cement industry were a country, it would be the third largest emitter in the world - behind … [Read more...] about Giant cement producer to slash emissions in line with Paris climate goals
Cement is a huge polluter. Here’s how the industry is tackling the problem
While cement is incredibly versatile, the relatively cheap building material comes with a huge downside: it’s a massive greenhouse gas emitter. In fact, it’s responsible for about 8 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. If the cement industry were a country, it would … [Read more...] about Cement is a huge polluter. Here’s how the industry is tackling the problem
Ferrock, the cement that captures carbon from the air, comes to market
Cement, the glue that allows concrete to harden, is responsible for 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Because it requires limestone to be heated at very high temperatures, cement production emits about 800 kilos of carbon for every 1,000 kilos of cement it yields. Ferrock … [Read more...] about Ferrock, the cement that captures carbon from the air, comes to market