Agricultural waste that is usually burned or left to rot could play a far bigger role in tackling climate change if it were instead used in long-lasting building materials, according to new research from the University of East London (UEL). Agricultural waste that is usually burned or left to rot could play a far bigger role in tackling climate change if it were instead used in long-lasting building materials, according to new research from the University of East London (UEL). Rather than releasing carbon back into the atmosphere within months, these materials can store it for decades. Unlike conventional carbon accounting methods, the analysis tracks when carbon is released or stored over time, revealing how timing can significantly change the climate impact. Read more at: University of East LondonPhoto Credit: sulox32 via Pixabay