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India’s formidable cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero

2026-10-13T09:56:34.000Z

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  • Producing cement is highly carbon-intensive and releases large quantities of greenhouse gases as part of its heating and limestone calcination processes.
  • Extracting limestone also destroys forests and fertile topsoil.
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  1. The Hindu · Science — India’s formidable cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero