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The Role of the Wood Industry in Climate Change Mitigation
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What is embodied carbon in the context of building materials?
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Carbon emitted during the daily use of the building.
Carbon released through the extraction, manufacture, and transportation of building materials.
Carbon offset by planting trees around the building.
Carbon involved in the electronic devices used in the building.
According to the video, what significant advantage do wood products have in building construction related to climate change mitigation?
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They are less expensive than other building materials.
They are easier to use in construction.
They have a lower carbon content compared to materials like concrete and steel.
They last longer than other materials without maintenance.
What does 'biogenic carbon' refer to in the context of the video?
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Carbon captured and stored in building materials like wood.
Carbon generated by biological activities within the building.
Carbon emissions from the decay of organic materials.
Carbon emissions controlled through biotechnological innovations.
What future regulatory expectation related to building materials was mentioned in the video?
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Total ban on the use of concrete and steel in construction by 2040.
Mandatory use of recycled materials in all government buildings by 2025.
All buildings must use wood as the primary construction material by 2030.
Reduction in embodied carbon of structural materials by 30% starting in 2025.
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