Climate Change Solutions Update

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  • New NASA Earth Missions Gear Up to Start Science Flights

    NASA's Earth Venture Suborbital program is launching new missions to address climate-related issues across the United States. Projects like INSPYRE will study wildfire-generated "fire clouds" for improved forecasting, while FarmFlux will measure agricultural emissions' impact on health and the environment. The HAMAQ mission will investigate air quality in Atlanta and Mexico City to map pollution levels. Additionally, researchers are using advanced technology to study glacier retreat in the far north and monitor river interactions with the Arctic Ocean. These missions aim to provide valuable data for communities to adapt to climate change.

    https://science.nasa.gov/earth/new-nasa-earth-missions-gear-up-to-start-science-flights/

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    The 1072 West Peachtree tower in Atlanta, now the tallest structure on the planet built with carbon-mineralized concrete supplied by Thomas Concrete, showcases the potential for lower embodied carbon in construction. This milestone demonstrates that carbon-mineralized concrete can deliver performance, reliability, and carbon reductions for large-scale projects, offering a pragmatic solution to reduce concrete's carbon footprint. The success of this project using CarbonCure technology validates the mission to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete on a large scale, highlighting the importance of sustainability and innovation in the construction industry. This development has the potential to revolutionize the industry's approach to sustainability in various construction projects worldwide.

    https://www.carboncure.com/blog/concrete-corner/worlds-tallest-skyscraper-built-with-carboncure-concrete-tops-out/