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Balancing Growth and Green: The Global Cement Debate

Cement is essential for development in many countries but poses a threat to the environment due to CO2 emissions and lack of recyclability. This article discusses the challenges in greening the cement industry and the need for sustainable alternatives to support growth while protecting the environment.

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Balancing Growth and Green: The Global Cement Debate

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  1. From article “In many countries, cement is critical for growth, but an enemy of green” by Elisabeth Rosenthal on October 21, 2007 on www.iht.com gluevs. green • Cement is a critical aspect of development in third-world nations for buildings and roads, but produces 5% of CO2 emissions • Process cannot be easily made “green” because the chemical process that produces cement itself releases 60% of the CO2 in the entire manufacturing process AND cement is not readily recyclable • Conflict arises in limiting India, China, and Eastern Europe’s production of cement The Global Debate on Cement Take-away message: Leaders must encourage alternative or renewable options for developing nations to provide for their needs while preserving the environment

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