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In the press
BBC-Podcast covering LC3
On 15 March, BBC released a new podcast of its “The Climate Question” about concrete. It includes interviews with Prof Karen Scrivener and the podcast presents LC3 as a major technology to reduce CO2-emissions globally. Click here for the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct0xbj
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Bill Gates and Bloomberg highlight LC3
In a recent article in Bloomberg, Bill Gates highlighted the importance of Low-carbon cements for climate action and the work of EPFL on LC3 was pointed out. The full interview from 15 February 2020 can be accessed here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-02-15/inside-bill-gates-brain-an-interview-about-tackling-climate-change?cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic
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Bloomberg article on LC3
Last week, Bloomberg published an article on LC3 in their series “Bloomberg Green”. The publication shows the potential and the importance of the technology world-wide. Find the direct link here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-10-01/lc3-clay-cuts-cement-industry-co2-emissions
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LC3 TED-talk
On 10 Oct, TED publishes its series on climate change. Karen Scrivener was invited to present the breakthrough-technology Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3). Other speakers include Prince William, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Al Gore For the full program, click here: https://countdown.ted.com/global-launch/program
Read MoreMesa redonda: Las universidades cubanas mirando hacia el futuro
“Este material, igual de efectivo en comparación con otro tipo de cementos, está listo para salir a la práctica, cubrir las necesidades y aumentar su disponibilidad a nivel local” Lea mas y mire el video
Read MoreEscambray: Un cemento para el Nobel
Desde hace casi una década, expertos cubanos y suizos dirigidos por el profesor Fernando Martirena amasan la idea de producir el primer cemento ecológico cubano, un proyecto que pudiera germinar este año en la fábrica Siguaney. Lea más aquí
Read MoreLow-Carbon Cement Gains Ground in Non-US Markets
A new type of lowcarbon cement that is based on a blend of limestone and calcined clay is gaining acceptance in developing countries and is expected to be commercially produced next year in South America Read more on ENR. Click here
Read MoreCuba produce an ecologic cement which is cheaper and more resistant
Según datos internacionales, la fabricación mundial de cemento supera las cuatro mil 400 millones de toneladas y es responsable de entre el cinco y ocho por ciento de las emisiones de carbono a la atmósfera, una realidad que pudiera cambiar con la introducción del LC3. Para leer más, haga click […]
Read MoreInterview with Wilfredo Prieto – a Cuban artist using LC3 in his projects
“Gracias al mundo científico se utilizará para su construcción el cemento LC3, un producto de muy bajo costo” Wilfredo Prieto, uno de los más importantes creadores contemporáneos cubanos, representado por galerías del Primer Mundo, comparte con JR sobre su quehacer Lea mas aqui
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