A new study published in the Nature Journal reveals that using timber to construct houses and buildings could help decrease 100 billion tonnes of carbon emissions by 2100. The research states that using engineered wood in construction instead of other building materials could pave the way for climate mitigation.
In the year 2020, the production of raw materials for construction contributed to about 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions. The study adds that it is expected that this contribution will rise by 20% and will contribute 30% of the total global GHG emissions. Furthermore, according to the study, building mid-rise homes out of wood rather than concrete and steel could help save about 10% of the carbon budget required to keep global warming to 2°C.
The researchers further highlighted that to achieve the aforementioned objectives, global forest plantations are required to expand by up to 149 Mha by 2100. The timber plantations required for construction purposes would not hinder the existing agriculture sector. “Strong governance and careful planning are required to ensure a sustainable transition to timber cities even if frontier forests and biodiversity hotspots are protected," the study adds.
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