The Carbon Cost of a Concrete Foundation

This episode dives into the overlooked carbon footprint of concrete, the second most consumed substance on Earth after water. Lucas and Luna unpack how cement production alone accounts for roughly 8 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions — more than aviation and shipping combined. They explore emerging alternatives, from carbon-cured concrete to synthetic limestone, and ask whether the construction industry can really decarbonize by 2050. With specific numbers on emission reductions, cost premiums, and adoption timelines, this is a grounded look at a hard-to-abate sector. No greenwashing, just the math behind building a low-carbon world. #Concrete #Cement #CarbonEmissions #Construction #GreenBuilding #CarbonCure #IndustrialDecarbonization #HardToAbate #ClimateEconomics #Sustainability #NetZero #GreenPolicy #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ClimateEconomics #EnergyTransition #GreenTech Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo