#EmbodiedCarbon: Sand and gravel makes up half of all the materials #mined in the world. Globally, 50bn tonnes of sand and gravel are used every year – the equivalent of a wall 27 metres high and 27 metres wide stretching round the equator. It is the key ingredient of #concrete and #asphalt.

#DeterioratingCarbonSinks #RemoveRoads #CarFreeCityCentersPlease #UnbundleParking

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/05/alarming-scale-of-marine-sand-dredging-laid-bare-by-new-data-platform

"Mapping #MaterialUse and #EmbodiedCarbon in #UK #construction"

"We found that existing top-down approaches underestimate #emissions by up to 20%."

#Science #MaterialFlowAnalysis #ClimateCrisis

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344923001921?dgcid=rss_sd_all

Today, MCAN testified on the critical need to use low-carbon concrete in state projects by advocating in support of H3002/S1982. Thank you to our Buildings Director, Miranda D'Oleo, our legislative partners, & our incredible advocates for advancing action on #EmbodiedCarbon

Thank you for your leadership in advancing the critical issues of #EmbodiedCarbon & #HolisticBuildingDecarbonization @cindycreem! QT @cindycreem: https://nitter.it/cindycreem/status/1673763822140530690#m

RT by @MassClimate: Yesterday, MCAN held a briefing on the need for MA to reduce #EmbodiedCarbon. Embodied Carbon accounts for over 11% of emissions. If we do not address it, we will never achieve #NetZero.

Thank you to our legislative champions for your incredible leadership on this issue.

Yesterday, MCAN held a briefing on the need for MA to reduce #EmbodiedCarbon. Embodied Carbon accounts for over 11% of emissions. If we do not address it, we will never achieve #NetZero.

Thank you to our legislative champions for your incredible leadership on this issue.

Dezeen : Dezeen In Depth features Yasmeen Lari on why "an architect's role should be more of an activist" https://www.dezeen.com/2023/05/03/dezeen-in-depth-yasmeen-lari-architects-role-more-activist/ #Sustainablearchitecture #Carbonneutraldesign #Woodenarchitecture #Embodiedcarbon #RoyalGoldMedal #DezeenInDepth #Architecture #YasmeenLari #Masstimber #Netzero #all

#EmbodiedCarbon in our buildings accounts for over 11% of our global annual emissions.

#MA must reduce these unaddressed emissions now! Be a leader on this issue: co-sponsor H.764/S.2090, H.3035/S.1981, & S.1982/H.3002 TODAY! #Mapoli

A holistic solution to equitable #buildingdecarbization must address ALL sources of emissions, including #embodiedcarbon! Let’s start tackling the carbon in the walls locally and across the State!🌎
Take Action by writing to your legislator today! http://bit.ly/EmbodiedCarbonActionNetwork

It’s time for #MA to become a leader in reducing #embodiedcarbon emissions in our buildings! H.764/S.2090, sponsored by @Jo_Comerford, @mciccolo, & @VoteSteveOwens is critical to helping us get there! #mapoli http://bit.ly/EmbodiedCarbonActionNetwork

To transform our #buildings and systems from climate polluters to climate protectors, we must address #EmbodiedCarbon as well as #OperationalCarbon both at the state and local level! Use this toolkit to advocate #HolisticBuildingDecarbonization
http://bit.ly/embodiedcarbon2023

Don’t let Massachusetts fall behind in our efforts to decarbonize our buildings! We must address #EmbodiedCarbon as well as #OperationalCarbon. Let’s make MA a leader! co-sponsor H.3035/S.1981, S.1982/H.3002, & H.764/S.2090 Today!

Thank you @cindycreem, @Jo_Comerford, @mciccolo, & @VoteSteveOwens for joining us last night for a fantastic discussion on reducing steps to make MA a leader in reducing #EmbodiedCarbon!

If you were unable to join us, watch the full recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeBzP2IJxzY&ab_channel=MassachusettsClimateActionNetwork:

A holistic solution to equitable #buildingdecarbization must address ALL sources of emissions, including #embodiedcarbon! Let’s start tackling the carbon in the walls locally and across the State!

Take Action by writing to your legislator today! http://bit.ly/EmbodiedCarbonActionNetwork

Happening TOMORROW!! Join MCAN, municipal officials, & incredible legislative champions to discuss how MA can become a leader in reducing #EmbodiedCarbon!

Reducing embodied carbon is critical for us to meet our climate targets.

Learn more & RSVP here: http://bit.ly/MCANBetterBuildings

It is excellent to see local initiatives leading the way in reducing #EmbodiedCarbon. Taking action on embodied carbon in addition to #OperationalCarbon is necessary to achieve #WholisticBuildingDecarbonization. And it can be done today!
https://www.atholdailynews.com/New-buildings-in-Franklin-County-look-to-minimize-embodied-carbon-50524128

RT @DebbieAnadapta
In my #AnadaptaDiary: a webinar discussing the RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) 2nd edition - that is out for consultation until 18 April 2023.
#wholelifecarbon #embodiedcarbon #LCA #DynamicLCA #ReUse #CarbonSequestration https://lnkd.in/eCQFTckc

RT @DebbieAnadapta
In my #AnadaptaDiary: a webinar discussing the RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) 2nd edition - that is out for consultation until 18 April 2023.
#wholelifecarbon #embodiedcarbon #LCA #DynamicLCA #ReUse #CarbonSequestration https://lnkd.in/eCQFTckc

Dezeen : The "enormously important" hidden carbon impacts of getting mass timber wrong https://www.dezeen.com/2023/03/31/mass-timber-carbon-assessment-timber-revolution/ #Sustainablearchitecture #Carbonneutraldesign #Woodenarchitecture #TimberRevolution #Embodiedcarbon #Architecture #Masstimber #Net-zero #all

If we are serious about tackling emissions from our buildings, we must prioritize #EmbodiedCarbon alongside #OperationalCarbon. If we don't, we will risk implementing solutions that only partially address the problem. #mapoli #embodiedcarbon #climateaction
https://www.gresb.com/nl-en/why-embodied-carbon-should-be-prioritized-alongside-operational-emissions-in-sustainability-disclosure-and-emission-reduction-efforts/