Embodied carbon of concrete in buildings, Part 1: analysis of published EPD
Cement is responsible for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and is predicted to grow with increasing development. The majority is used in concrete, globally the most common material in buildings. Reducing emissions from the use of cement and concrete in buildings is therefore critical in order...
Main Authors: | Jane Anderson, Alice Moncaster |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ubiquity Press
2020-06-01
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Series: | Buildings & Cities |
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Online Access: | https://journal-buildingscities.org/articles/59 |
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