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UN 3D prints homes from mud in Colombia to fight housing crisis

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Summary
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77% Informative

UN deploys unique 3D printer to build homes from dirt, waste in Colombia .

Crane WASP builds using natural resources like dirt and agricultural waste, eliminating the need for concrete.

UNDP hopes the technology will be crucial in addressing Colombia ’s housing shortages, especially in rural regions like forests, deserts, and mountains.

VR Score

74

Informative language

72

Neutral language

60

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

64

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

medium-lived

Source diversity

1

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