Name: A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions
Uploaded: 2020-10-10T19:09:07Z
Duration: 4 min 27 s
Description: 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.

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.

Karen Scrivener: A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions

A concrete idea to reduce carbon emissions

LC3, a pioneering cement, could cut the construction industry's carbon emissions by 40%, with the same properties as Portland cement.

A house built in India using LC3 saved over 15 tons of CO2, showcasing a practical and significant reduction in emissions.

LC3 cement could cut global CO2 emissions by 400 million tons annually, matching traditional strength but with 40% less carbon.