TED-Ed

The material that could change the world... for a third time

2021 E23    Feb 28, 2021    5m
Today roads, sidewalks, bridges, and skyscrapers are made of a material called concrete. There’s three tons of it for every person on Earth. It’s also played a surprisingly large role in rising global temperatures over the last century. So, what exactly makes concrete problematic, and what can we do to fix it? Explore how scientists are working to create a cleaner, more sustainable concrete.

Directed by Lisa LaBracio.

Animation and art direction by Luísa M H Copetti and Hype CG
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