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By tweaking the chemistry of cement to reflect more sunlight, scientists have been able to reduce indoor temperatures when using it by 10 degrees—PLUS the manufacturing process for this kind of cement produces 25% fewer emissions than that of standard cement! h/t @theoverheadwire.com #ClimateAction
This supercool cement keeps buildings comfortable without AC
A new version of cement naturally cools down buildings—and costs less to make.
www.fastcompany.com
August 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
By tweaking the chemistry of cement to reflect more sunlight, scientists have been able to reduce indoor temperatures when using it by 10 degrees—PLUS the manufacturing process for this kind of cement produces 25% fewer emissions than that of standard cement! h/t @theoverheadwire.com #ClimateAction