The year 2023 was marked by extraordinary heat, wildfires and weather disasters. In the U.S., an unprecedented heat wave gripped much of Texas and the Southwest with highs well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius) for the entire month of July. Why is this happening?
While the pace of fossil fuel reduction dominates post-event media coverage, a less visible series of multilateral agreements emerged from the COP28 negotiations that could have more immediate long-term impacts on the cement and concrete sectors.
As world leaders debate climate action at COP28, a new Report provides an update on the global activity and progress of the world's cement and concrete industry in meeting its Net Zero targets.
The PhD student is honing algorithms for designing large structures with less material — helping to shrink the construction industry’s huge carbon footprint.