Industrial Air Quality and the Environment
Articles for the Environment, Air Quality, and the Construction Industry
The informational articles provide a deeper understanding of the importance of air quality control and environmental provisions for cement and construction companies, including Holcim, Inc, California Portland Cement Co, Lafarge, Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC), Ash Grove, Giant Cement Holding (GCH), and Cemex. Although cement cannot be made without the byproduct CO2, air quality can be controlled through the amount and density of emissions. Likewise, cement production can also be conscientious of the environment, safety, social responsibility, and related measures.
Environmental Problems in Cement and Construction
"The cement industry, as of 2007, produced 5% of the total greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, particularly carbon dioxide"
Why Air Quality Control Counts
"The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages people to employ these air quality control practices not only for the purpose of reducing air pollution but also to ensure the safety of our health"
Government Response to Air Quality Control
"U.S. programs to regulate air quality were first created in the late 1880s, mainly an attempt to regulate emissions from smokestacks by way of nuisance law municipal ordinances"
Air Quality and Airborne Mercury: A Case of Particulate Matter
"The minute size of particulate matter allows it to easily enter through the mouth, nose, and throat and can cause serious damage to his/her health"
Awards Given in Recognition of Environmental Cement Plants
"To promote issues affecting the global environment, Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards are given out annually to companies or plants that embrace practices dedicated to sustainable environmental improvement, energy efficiency, land stewardship and sustainability"
Defining Land Stewardship
"The practice of land stewardship embraces particular principles that include resource conservation and encouraging natural biological biodiversity while effectively conserving the land"