Materials startup raises $46 million to replace cement

Breakthrough Energy and homebuilder Lennar's investment arm co-lead $64 million Series A round for low-carbon cement producer Terra CO2 Technology. Read More

The high-hanging fruit is reachable. The question is how soon?

To decarbonize sectors such as steel and long-distance transport, we need to take partial steps in the short term, such as increased efficiency, reduced demand and greater circularity, while also investing in new technology and infrastructure for the long term. Read More

How NY could become a model for green concrete policy

A new bill passed in New York state tasks the Office of General Services with establishing guidelines for procuring low-carbon concrete for state projects. Read More

Carbon-sucking concrete is capturing attention and funding

The traditional process of making concrete accounts for nearly 10 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions. Solutions for addressing that footprint have huge potential to scale. Read More

Smart procurement policies can help decarbonize concrete

A closer look at the momentum and potential for cleaner industrial technologies. Read More

Setting a new foundation for decarbonizing cement

The cement industry is taking steps to reduce its carbon emissions, but this will require technological upgrades, innovative approaches — and a considerable financial commitment. Read More

Cement giant Heidelberg pledges carbon neutral concrete by 2050

In a first for the sector, the world’s fourth largest maker said it would cut emissions in line with Paris climate goals. Read More

Episode 165: Paint, predictive data and the path to reduced shipping emissions

Plus, Associate Editor Holly Secon chats with Soylent CEO Bryan Crowley about affordable, appealing alternatives to animal protein. Read More

Concrete steps: Inside the building pressure to make climate-friendly cement

Reducing the industry’s heavy carbon footprint has been a rocky road. But solutions from both incumbents and upstarts are pouring in. Read More

Concrete change: Making cement carbon-negative

The right policies and technologies could turn concrete manufacturing into a net climate benefit. Read More