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Can We Build a Better World with Wood?

Rare Earth

CHAPTER

Wood as a Building Material: Climate Benefits and Sustainability Concerns

The chapter explores the debate around using wood as a building material for storing carbon, highlighting the challenges and inefficiencies in its utilization that lead to significant carbon emissions. It delves into the complexities of balancing agricultural demands with forest conservation for carbon benefits and discusses the potential for sustainable forestry practices to meet wood demands while protecting natural habitats.

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