Microsoft Just Invested in a Cement Startup That Turns CO2 Into Literal Building Blocks

Fortera bolts on their tech to existing cement plants to create a greener product. Here's why it caught Microsoft's eye.
Los Angeles Times

Cement is a big part of the carbon problem. Here’s how to make it part of the solution

In 2014, hundreds of Angelenos gathered downtown to watch more than 2,000 trucks pour concrete into a vast hole. During that event, Los Angeles set a world record: 80 million pounds of concrete were ...

Scientists just made concrete 30% stronger by mixing in used coffee grounds

Scientists are brewing up a solution to climate change with houses built from used coffee grounds. Every year, the world bins ...
WGBH

Cement has a climate problem, but a Boston startup is changing that

The construction industry has a climate problem: cement. Cement is an essential ingredient in the 30 billion tons of concrete used worldwide every year. But it’s also responsible for about 8% of the ...
Popular Science

Green cement could change the construction game—but will builders actually use it?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Concrete is the second-most used material in the world. We need it ...
autoweek

Could Your Next Battery Be Made of… Cement?

Scientists at MIT have made an efficient battery out of cement, one that could form the foundation of your house and be used to charge your electric car. They took the existing cement battery and made ...