Student Perspectives 2017: Research articles
Calcium silicate, carbon dioxide, and political climate change: Assessing the viability of environmentally friendly cement alternatives
By Ryan Anderson
Political uncertainty affects project funding related to reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. It is important that researchers discover sustainable solutions that find a balance between environmental benefits and economic and social consequences. Instead of focusing on environmental benefits alone, researchers must closely examine technologies that limit anthropogenic carbon dioxide production to ensure financial viability.