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A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions | Karen Scrivener

A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions | Karen Scrivener

A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions | Karen Scrivener

TED Talks Science and Medicine · Karen Scrivener

October 10, 20204m 23s

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Concrete is the second most-used substance on Earth (behind water), and it's responsible for eight percent of the world's carbon footprint. Cement researcher Karen Scrivener shares the research behind a pioneering new kind of cement known as LC3, which could slash carbon emissions from this crucial building material by 40 percent, if adopted at scale.

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