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Cement industry – Associated emissions, environmental issues and measures for the control of the emissions
The cement industry though the backbone of modern construction and civilization is associated
with the emission of diverse atmospheric pollutants with numerous attendant effects on the
balance of ecosystem, human and environmental health, and the global climate in general. Despite
the huge advantages derivable from the industry, exploitation and processing of cement must be
done in a sustainable manner to prevent irreversible damage to human, animal and vegetation
health as well as the environment. Research papers were reviewed from different databases like
ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, Google scholar, and Scopus the chief air pollutants are the inorganic
gaseous emissions (carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), oxides
of sulphur SO2), particulates of various size ranges and elemental emissions. The present study
carries out holistic review of the cement production process with a view to identifying the principal
air pollutants, sources and associated environmental issues. The study also reviews the pollution
control measures currently in use and calls for a concerted effort from researchers, industry
operators and regulators at working to reduce emissions with a view to upholding environmental
sustainability