Green Building: Why Not Carbon Negative Concrete?

From Architect Magazine, https://www.architectmagazine.com/.

The imperative to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment is central to the Architecture 2030 Challenge.

Public and private sector research labs worldwide are racing to deliver carbon-reducing building materials. Chief among them: zero-carbon concrete.

Material scientists have made dramatic strides in recent years reimagining concrete composition and formulation. Commonly available manufacturing byproducts such as fly ash, bottom ash, slag, and other pozzolans are viable carbon emission-reducing replacements for traditional cement clinker.

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The Dragon-Powered School Bus

The Dragon-Powered School Bus: A Courageous Fight to Clean the Air Kindle Edition

Henry loves showing Miss Leona his Dragon-Style Battle Cards. But asthma attacks are keeping him out of school. Is the smoke from her bus making it worse? They’ll teach others about the benefits of clean electric buses, and create positive change for the health of their community. But you have to believe…

This heart-warming story will help 2nd-4th graders learn about asthma, how EVs and renewable energy can help the environment, and that caring, committed people can change the world.

Buy now on Amazon here.

Check out the investment map!

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg: “The White House has announced http://Invest.gov, an interactive website to see new infrastructure projects and private sector investments underway in every part of the country. Check out the investments coming to your area!”

Grant Opportunity: Del Paso Heights Neighborhood Fund

Grant Opportunity – Applications due Monday, June 19, at 5 p.m.

Del Paso Heights Neighborhood Fund

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s Del Paso Heights Neighborhood Fund is now accepting proposals for funding. This grant opportunity was created from one Foundation fundholder’s desire to support organizations providing critical services in Sacramento’s Del Paso Heights neighborhood. We will award grants between $2,500-7,500, with at least $50,000 distributed this year. Visit the Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s website for information and to apply.

ECOS Transportation Team Meeting 6/1

Join us Thursday, June 1, 2023, 6:00 pm, on Zoom!

Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6656164155
To phone in: 669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 665 616 4155

6:00pm Welcome from Sam Rice, Transportation Team Lead, and Ralph Propper, Climate Committee Chair; and Attendee Introductions

6:10pm I Street Bridge Replacement Project: What this bridge can deliver for Local and Regional Mobility
• Presentation by Greg Taylor from the City of Sacramento

6:40pm Streets for People: Sacramento Active Transportation Plan
• Presentation by Jeff Jelsma from the City of Sacramento

7:10pm Update on 2024 SMART transportation funding measure

7:15pm General Discussion; Announcements; Opportunities for advocacy

7:30pm Adjourn

This meeting is open to everyone interested in addressing one of our region’s most pressing challenges.

Click here for the agenda in PDF.