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Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood

People Fixing the World

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The Power of Bamboo and Wood to Slow Down Climate Change

Bamboo is the world's fastest growing plant. If we've got enough land available to grow them and turn them into long lasting products such as building materials, they could each save as much as four % of global carbon dioxide omissions by 20 50. China and india already have big plans to expand bamboo growth. i am going to introduce you to a man who is creating local bamboo economies in southeast asia by building thousands of bamboo growing villages. But first let's get to grips with why scientists think bamboo can help us prevent climate change. With the help of ray townsend at the royal botanic gardens at cu near don, where they grow 120 varieties of it.

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