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The use of mass timber as a building material is growing in San Diego, fueling hopes that it can help with the city's climate goals. In other news, San Diego’s most prominent researchers hope the ocean gets attention when the world’s leaders meet to discuss the planet’s climate in November. Plus, we chat about the traditions behind Día de los Muertos.
Mass timber, an emerging construction material that can now be used in buildings up to 18 stories tall, is seen as a potential solution for decarbonizing the building industry.