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Here's How, Embodied Carbon: 11 Minutes on Embodied Carbon Reduction for Bridges
Infrastructure growth is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, but new policies and engineering innovation are leading to notable reductions. In our latest podcast, Senior Associate Elizabeth Brownell, an expert in embodied carbon reduction in bridge projects, discusses the key role structural engineers play in designing and building more sustainable bridges.
Hosted by Corporate Responsibility Officer Amy Hattan, this episode explores why it’s important to consider embodied carbon in bridge projects, how it’s measured, and the differences between bridge and building projects when it comes to carbon reduction.
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