Links of the Week
LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
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The construction industry is responsible for a whopping 38% of all global greenhouse gases. The sooner we learn how to make the buildings we live and work in more sustainable, the better.
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Electrified cement that can power your home and vehicles?
If scalable, this technology sounds like it could be a game changer.
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"Is the way many cities have been designed making them even hotter?"
I like how this Forbes article headline is framed as a question when the answer is clearly YES. OBVIOUSLY.
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Tyndale Green: A Sustainable (Mostly) Car-Free Development in Toronto
Eco-friendly buildings, tons of natural green space, walkable amenities, and affordable housing. What's not to love?
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The world needs green concrete
Concrete is the second-most consumed material in the world. It's also responsible for 8% of global greenhouse emissions.