Structural Engineering Code Review Team Readies Carbon Reduction Report

The scope of the committee’s work is focused on identifying topics ripe for reexamination in three primary documents: ASCE 7, ACI 318 and the AISC Steel Manual 

New set of landscaping carbon reduction tools published

The Landscape Institute (LI) has released landscaping carbon reduction tools to ease the comparison and selection of low-carbon materials. The post New set of landscaping carbon reduction tools published appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Ecocem Verifies 60% Embodied Carbon Reduction for ACT Product via ASTM Certification

Ecocem's Advanced Cement Technology achieved ASTMC117 certification for carbon dioxide emission reduction of 60% on typical concrete construction projects. 

Norfolk roadworks smash carb targets

A project to resurface a stretch of road in East Anglia is setting new standards for carbon reduction, National Highways says.

Power to some people

As the UK pursues its goal of carbon-reduction, demand for electricity will increase dramatically, placing additional burden on the distribution network. Could microgrids help to keep the lights on? David Taylor reports

WoodSolutions - Can Timber Buildings Fight Climate Change, 15022022

Two guest speakers provide their insight into the significance of reducing embodied carbon in buildings in the current market environment, and the state-of-the-art approach to designing for sustainability and wellness, with timber structures. They are joined in the final Q&A session, by Engineers involved in 2 case studies mentioned in the CEFC report; 25 King Street, Brisbane and Latrobe University Student Accommodation, Victoria, Australia

TED - In The Green (Part 3 of 6) - Oren Zaslansky - The Next Wave of Innovation in Freight, 18102022

Throughout the US, millions of freight trucks are taking goods across states, producing massive amounts of greenhouse emissions, some of them are only half full. Working to make this $400bn-a-year supply chain process as efficient and sustainable as possible, freight expert Oren Zaslansky digs into the logistics of filling these trucks to their maximum capacity through algorithmic car-pooling (ride-sharing freight) - bringing with it the potential of a more transparent eco-friendly supply chain

LinkedIn - Smart Cities: Solving Urban Problems Using Technology, 10072017

See how smart cities are rising to meet the challenges of rapid urban development

CNBC - Bill Gates-backed 'Carbon Capture Plant' does the work of 40 million trees, 22062019

Canadian company 'Carbon Engineering' uses a combination of giant fans and complex chemical processes to remove carbon dioxide from the air in a procedure known as Direct Air Capture. Direct Air Capture isn’t new, but Carbon Engineering says its technology has advanced sufficiently to now make financial sense.

FT - Equinor (Episode 3 of 15) - Carbon removal and reduction, Maintaining Earth's natural cycle, 13122021

From natural CO2 sinks to carbon capture and storage projects, these are solutions that can help meet net zero targets.

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