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  "textContent": "According to the United Nations, the global population is set to reach around 10.3 billion by the mid-2080s, driving rapid urbanization and an unprecedented demand for infrastructure. But do you know that this growth comes at a cost? Energy-intensive industries which supply construction materials like steel, cement, and chemicals are undoubtedly a major source of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and industrial emissions.",
  "title": "Sugarcane waste concrete cuts CO₂ by up to 30% while boosting strength"
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