I just graduated in May with my BS in civil engineering. During that time, I also earned a minor in sustainable engineering. I often wondered how applicable some of the theoretical learning would be to the real-world and my career.
One thing we talked about a lot was carbon offsets, but in the world of transportation engineering, what can we do to reduce our impact with carbon emissions? I have also taken some courses talking about materials like pervious concrete that has sustainability benefits, but are these new materials actually breaking into the scene and also having carbon emissions impacts?