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NEW MEDIA GROUP 2 SUB GROUP 8 LECTURE’S NAME: KODWO ANSON BOATENG .   SCRIPT FOR DIGITAL STORY. CAPTION VIDEO Introduction Hello, welcome to Eco–Construct Awareness digital storytelling on the impact of building and construction on climate change. Today, we will explore how our choices in the construction industry can shape the future of our planet.  A vibrant city skyline with buildings. Scene 1 Did you know that the building and construction industry is responsible for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions? Worldwide the construction industry generates about half of all carbon emissions and in the United States, about 40 percent. (Surety Bond Professionals, 2022). Building and construction require a vast amount of resources such as timber and land. Deforestation for construction materials leads to habitat destruction, and loss of diversit...
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PODCAST NAME EPISODE NUMBER TOPIC HOSTED BY GUEST PODCAST TYPE RELEASED DATE PODCAST STATUS TOTAL TIME RECORDED HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION 1 IMPACT OF HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE DIANA YAA POKUAA   SASEL E.A EKUMAH   DUODU ATTA KWASI MR. EMMANUEL NII DJAN ASHILEY ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW 05/12/2023 RELEASED 0:00-5:37 HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION 2 TECHNIQUES, CHALLENGES AND EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE DAINA YAA POKUAA     SASEL E.A EKUMAH   DUODU ATTA KWASI MR. EMMANUEL NII DJAN ASHILEY ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW 05/12/2023 RELEASED 0:00-6:9 HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION 3 MEASURES PUT IN PLACE TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CH...
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Sand Mining Is Underrated Yet Imposes Great Threat On Climate Change.

By: Diana Yaa Opokua The Ga West Municipal district road construction, thus,  John Teye to Amasaman Road, is an important infrastructure for great economic development, yet its construction process poses negative effects on the environment leading to climate change. Although there are numerous factors contributing to climate change through construction, sand mining is an underrated factor that causes a threat to climate change. Roads, houses, boreholes construction, and the like depend heavily on sand, especially for filling purposes, a mixture of concrete, among others.  The quality of mortar uses for such processes is dependent on it’s ability to bond and resist compression, and this also depends on sand.  Therefore, the quest to mine the sand, trees, and vegetative covers is destroyed. Research shows that sand is the most consumed raw material after water, and it is an essential ingredient to our everyday lives. Also, the global use of sand is 10 times higher than...
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The Environmental Impact of Asphalt Manufacturing as a Building Material On Climate Change

 By: Nelly Ewurabena Ayiku Introduction Asphalt is a crucial building material used for constructing roads, driveways, and parking lots across the globe (Hidalgo, Moreno-Navaro, Tauste and Rubio-Gamez, 2020). However, experts have raised concerns over the climate change and environmental implications associated with asphalt production (Hidalgo, Moreno-Navaro, Tauste and Rubio-Gamez, 2020) With that in mind, this article provides an in-depth look at how manufacturing asphalt contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, the effects of extracting and transporting raw materials, and potential sustainable solutions. The Manufacturing Process The manufacturing process of asphalt requires aggregating materials like crushed stone and sand mixed with an asphalt cement binder to be heated to high temperatures around 300°F (MrugaĊ‚a and Chomicz-Kowalska, 2017). This produces a durable and adaptable final product able to withstand heavy loads and traffic. However, heating the ingredients nece...
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The Manufacturing of Iron Rods and its Impact on Climate Change

By: Sasel E.A. Ekumah The manufacturing of iron rods, a fundamental component in construction and various industries, is a process deeply intertwined with environmental considerations, particularly its impact on climate change.  In this article, we'll explore how iron rods are manufactured and the environmental implications associated with this process. Iron Rod Production Process: 1. Iron Ore Mining:     The journey of an iron rod begins with the extraction of iron ore from mines. While this process is essential for sourcing raw material, it is not without environmental consequences. Mining activities can lead to habitat destruction and water pollution if not managed responsibly. 2. Iron Ore Processing:    Once the iron ore is extracted, it undergoes processing to remove impurities and achieve the desired iron content. This refinement process requires energy and can generate waste. 3. Blast Furnace:    The most carbon-intensive stage of iron rod produ...
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