The Evan Bray Show - Ravi Patel + Show Wrap - August 25th, 2025

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Research is trying to make cement more green. No, they're not changing the actual colour, just hoping to cut back on its greenhouse gas emissions. Ravi Patel, researcher and PhD student at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to share his research findings on a substance called biochar and how it works and what the future could look like for more eco-friendly construction.
25 Aug 2025 2PM English Canada News Commentary

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