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  "id": 2351746,
  "title": "UAE turns desert sand into eco-friendly bricks using nearly half the cement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/uae-turns-desert-sand-into-eco-friendly-bricks-using-nearly-half-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T08:34:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/uae-is-turning-desert-sand-into-eco-friendly-bricks-and-the-method-cuts-cement-needed-for-construction-to-nearly-half/articleshow/133398414.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In a groundbreaking study, researchers have engineered eco-friendly bricks using desert sand and various industrial by-products. These bricks boast enhanced sulfate resistance when compared to traditional cement options. An innovative curing process at room temperature minimizes energy use, offering a sustainable alternative to Portland cement. However, further industrial evaluations are…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}