‘Timber Cities’ Might Help Decarbonize the World

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By By Bob BerwynSep 12, 2022, 9:00 am188 pts
New research suggests that using wood for construction could avoid 100 gigatons of CO2 emissions through 2100, but building skylines of timber requires careful forest planning. By Bob Berwyn Buildings constructed with more wood, and less cement and steel, would help decarbonize the construction and housing…

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