Concrete is a huge source of carbon emissions. These researchers are working to make it greener
CNN — Our world is built of concrete. Durable and cheap, it’s the construction material of choice for buildings, bridges and tunnels. But its ubiquity means it has a huge environmental impact. Concrete is made from water mixed with aggregates like sand and gravel, bound together by cement – and it’s the cement that is …
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Egypt Independent
June 16, 2023
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