The Audio Long Read

Concrete: the most destructive material on Earth

The Audio Long Read

After water, concrete is the most widely used substance on the planet. But its benefits mask enormous dangers to human health – and to culture itself Read the text version here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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