This cement alternative absorbs CO2 like a sponge

Updated 8.13.15, 5:26 PM EDT by Alex Klokus

Cement has been called the foundation of modern civilization, the stuff of highways, bridges, sidewalks and buildings of all sizes. But its production comes with a huge carbon footprint. Environmental chemist David Stone was seeking a way to keep iron from rusting when he stumbled upon a possible substitute that requires significantly less energy.

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