Growing role of concrete in sand and climate crises
Takuma, Jonathan, Andre, and Zhi highlight the vast scale of growth in concrete demand and emissions over the last 30 years.
Publications
The geopolitics of critical materials and minerals and implications for the low-carbon transition
Critical materials are gaining attention in the conversation around sustainable energy transitions, but what are they, and why do they matter?
Designing a zero-order energy transition model: how to create a new Starter Data Kit
CCG's Starter Data Kits are open-source, zero-level country datasets designed to accelerate the energy planning process.
Probabilistic commodity price projections for unbiased techno-economic analyses
New paper outlines a new probabilistic method for projecting future commodity prices for techno-economic analyses without bias.
What to Do about Plastics? Lessons from a Study of United Kingdom Plastics Flows
New study of UK plastics flows shows 1/3 of related GHG emissions could be reduced by increasing recycling capacity and reducing demand.
Criteria for Assessing Sustainability of Lignocellulosic Wastes: Applied to the Cellulose Nanofibril Packaging Production in the UK
New paper outlines 13 criteria for assessing the sustainability of lignocellulosic wastes, a new source of bioplastic packaging.
Pairing Quantity and Quality in
a Mass Balance of Water in California
We introduce a new seven-step method for creating a water budget that combines both quality and quantity in a mass balance of water.
Planet-compatible pathways for transitioning the chemical industry
Researchers present seven planet-compatible pathways the chemical industry could follow to reach net zero by 2050.
Regional characteristics and spatial correlation of haze pollution: Interpretative system analysis in cities of Fenwei Plain in China
New article from CuiCui Xiao recommends coordinated governance to tackle regional patterns of urban haze pollution.
Limited quantity and quality of steel supply in a zero-emission future
If we are truly committed to reaching zero emissions, we must be prepared for a world where the amount of steel we can produce is lower