• Reading Levels 3 - 5

What is the big problem with cement?

Cement is the glue that holds together concrete — and concrete is the main building block of the world. But cement also emits carbon into the atmosphere. This video from Vox explores what what the world need to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

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