Composite materials

A man stand next to a machine with large slabs of wood.

Building high-rises, hotels and stadiums out of wood — for climate’s sake

The Big Fix

Wood used to rule much of the building world, and now, it’s poised for a comeback, as engineered wooden buildings start to become an eco-friendly alternative to concrete and steel.

Politics prevents clear assessment of formaldehyde

The World

Mixed Reaction to Asbestos Sentencing: ‘Justice is Not a Cure’

Global Politics
The World

Asbestos Executives Found Guilty in Italy

Conflict & Justice