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VVynn t1_jd9ki73 wrote

The EPA says “In 2021, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,347.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents”.

This plant will claim to remove 500 tons per year. We are going to need a lot more stuff like this to make a difference.

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My_G_Alt t1_jdbaa73 wrote

Is that net reduction? I thought concrete was extremely polluting to manufacture

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VVynn t1_jdban99 wrote

They aim to reduce the carbon cost of concrete production by 70%. It’s a baby step, but at least it is something!

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TylerDurden626 t1_jdaohtq wrote

I like how this solution doesn’t involve forcing ppl who can’t afford to “go green” in every aspect of their live to foot the bill for climate change.

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