Into the Driver's Seat
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Into the Driver's Seat
Building learners' independence through thoughtful technology use
Curated by Jim Lerman
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Concrete: the most destructive material on Earth

Concrete: the most destructive material on Earth | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

"After water, concrete is the most widely used substance on the planet. But its benefits mask enormous dangers to the planet, to human health – and to culture itself. Our blue and green world is becoming greyer by the second. If the cement industry were a country, it would be the third largest carbon dioxide emitter in the world with up to 2.8bn tonnes."

 

GeoEd Tags: industry, sustainability, consumption, climate change, environment, architecture, resources.

Scoop.it Tags: industry, sustainability, consumption, climate change, environment, resources.

GTANSW & ACT's curator insight, April 30, 2019 5:44 AM
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Climate Migrants

Climate Migrants | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Climate change has already displaced tens of thousands of people. If it continues unabated, it could lead to one of the largest mass human migrations in history.
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