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The wood components are strong enough to hold up an office tower or apartment block, and building with them is thought to emit much less CO2 than using standard materials.
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Mass timber's reputation as the go-to low-carbon material is a problematic oversimplification akin to greenwashing, says carbon expert Amy Leedham.