Concrete is the most widely used human-made material. It's in our buildings, roads, and infrastructure: cheap, durable, and easy to work with. However, it comes at a substantial environmental and climate cost, accounting for more than 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, most of which are difficult to abate. This makes concrete one of the trickiest industries to address in climate action.
In this webinar, Dr. Sylvia Sleep and Ph.D. candidate Maziar Javadpour will explore both the problem and innovative solutions that could transform concrete from a climate challenge into part of the solution. They'll cover the life cycle of concrete and the different pathways available to decarbonize this essential industry.
This event is part of the CanCO2Re webinar series, which brings together experts from across disciplines to advance Canada’s understanding of carbon dioxide removal.