Agricultural waste burned or left to rot could play a far bigger role in tackling climate change if instead used in long-lasting building materials. Fibrous residues from crops like wheat, rice and maize–billions of tons produced yearly worldwide–could act as a powerful carbon sink when diverted into construction products like insulation, boards and panels, storing CO2 for decades.
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