http://www.cemnet.com/public/news/enviro.asp The latest environmental news on the cement sector en-us PHP/4.3.6 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Members of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Southwest Virginia Chapter toured Roanoke Cement Company’s (RCC) Troutville, Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Plans for a multi-million pound fuel processing plant in Westbury, UK have received mixed reviews from councillors. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Ontario’s Divisional Court has dismissed Lafarge’s bid to stop an independent hearing into the cement giant’s plan to burn scrap tires at its Bath, Ont, plant. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The US Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with Lehigh Cement Co. on alleged clean-air violations Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= China just eased requirement on capacity and techniques of cement producers utilising carbide slag rather than Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= ACC Ltd, India’s largest cement manufacturer, is diversifying into the business of alternative fuels Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Cemex Inc, the nation’s largest cement and ready-mix company, announced that it has signed a lease for its US headquarters Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= ACC Ltd, among India’s foremost cement manufacturers, has been conferred the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Eco-Innovation Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners heard concerns from hundreds of citizens at their June Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Holcim (US) Inc will co-sponsor the second session of mass impact, a two-part symposium addressing cities and climate change, on June 9. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Nowhere is the difference in approach by the federal and Ontario governments on new climate change rules more clearly understood Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The EPA is proposing to reduce air emissions from certain Portland cement plants. The proposed amendments would require affected new, modified, or reconstructed process units Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Cement plants have become more automated, integrated and efficient since Henry Kaiser founded the Kaiser Cement Corporation — now known as Hanson Permanente Cement Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Residents will get to tell New Hanover County commissioners Monday night what they think of the proposed Titan Cement plant. Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Holcim (Bangladesh) Ltd, a leading cement manufacturing company, has recently been awarded with the ’Desher Kagoj Business Award 2007’ for its outstanding performance in the industry. Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Scientists at University of New South Wales in Australia have turned the ash waste from coal-fired power stations into a global environmental solution which promises to slash emissions in constructi Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Reliance-Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group Reliance Power Ltd (RPL) has announced plans to set up a 20Mta cement works near Satna in Madhya Pradesh. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The province of Liaoning is cleaning up its act and particularly its rivers and air. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Phoenix Cement Company’s Clarkdale plant was recently honoured by the US Environmental Protection Agency with its Energy Star award. Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Cemex UK has launched its first UK pallet collection system within the cement industry. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Lafarge cement, which has six cement kilns in the UK, has received a permit from the Environment Agency to trial Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) at its Cauldon Works in Staffordshire. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Five cement plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their communities at the Seventh Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Aberthaw Cement Works has been hailed as one of the best-performing plants in Western Europe by Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The draft Climate Change Bill currently before Parliament will result in more CO2 being generated globally Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Athi River Mining Ltd is putting in place measures to address dust polution. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= British Columbia’s plans for fighting climate change could pose "a significant threat" to domestic cement producers Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Patrick Dolberg, President and CEO of Holcim (US), has discussed Holcim’s environmental initiatives and support for the future of sustainable design at a symposium Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The Siam Cement Group plans to spend THB15bn (US$477m) until 2012 to improve power consumption Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= California Portland Cement Co signed a 25-year contract with Southern California Edison that ensures a large portion of the power consumed at its Mojave, Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= A two-year study has shown air quality near Castle Cement’s Padeswood factory is "good" according to the Environment Agency. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Holcim says the New Zealand Govt does not seem to fully appreciate the competitive risk many companies will face as a result of the proposed Emissions Trading Scheme. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The TXI Oro Grande cement plant near Victorville will pay $394,000 and shut down seven 50-year-old Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Holcim Awards competition attracts strong interest. Submissions received for construction projects and ideas to be pursued in 121 countries on all continents. Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= After addressing concerns raised during a public comment period, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has renewed the operating permit for Cemex’s Lyons plant. Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The largest source of mercury pollution in Oregon could be cut by more than half by 2011 under a deal with state regulators. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= No appeals have yet been filed with the Environment Court over Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd’s proposed Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited has launched Dalmia Institute of Construction to empower rural youth with employable skills. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The National Cement Company has achieved a regional first by using old car tyres to generate energy for cement production. Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The government is actively engaged in international efforts to combat climate change, as Pakistan is a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk. (Indocement), wishes to clarify the allegation noted in the local Jakarta Press Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The UK cement industry today responded to the EU Commission’s statement on the future of the European Emissions Trading Scheme. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Fauji Cement Company Ltd, Islamabad has ordered the first RDF production plant in Pakistan Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The closing deadline for award submissions is drawing near. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc. (TCPI) operates the safest mineral processing plant in the Philippines, Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Most British businesses will not suffer in competition with foreign companies because of the European Union’s emissions trading scheme, a report has found. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= PT Holcim (Indonesia) has denied allegations by a local NGO, IHWaR Foundation, that the firm’s waste removal activities pollute the environment. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Concerned residents of the Riebeek Valley have been given a further six weeks in which to comment on plans to build a ZAR3bn cement factory in the area. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= An Oregon-based power company received a special use permit Wednesday night to establish a cement Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= In a probable world first, Holcim New Zealand can now use mussel shells to supplement limestone in its Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Plans to tighten up the rationing of greenhouse gas emissions will contribute to the loss of some heavy Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= It pays to go green, as India’s small cement manufacturers are discovering. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Energy management will be the main focus at Siam Cement Group in 2008, with all business units being required to pay more attention to maximise the benefits of resources, Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= In a move to provide a thrust to construction and rural infrastructure in India, cement major ACC Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with Development Alternative Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Anhui province plans to spend RMB 2.24 billion to install 33 sets of new residual heat cogeneration equipment in 2008. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= To further integrate the protection of the environment in its business, Cemex has signed a 10-year global agreement with the international bird and biodiversity conservation organisation, BirdLife Int Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= For all the praise and attention California has received for its landmark emissions-reduction plan, it’s becoming clear that signing the legislation was the easy part. Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= When she first heard about some entrepreneurs planning to set up a cement factory in her village, Tue, 4 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Dozens of villagers who say their lives have been made a misery by a nearby cement factory are planning to sue for the “nuisance” it causes. Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Cemex UK has been granted a permit for a trial by the cement industry regulator, the Environment Agency (EA), to increase the use of tyres from 12 to 25 per cent Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Italcementi SpA has signed through its Italgen unit a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity & Energy for Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The European Commission will consider officially Bulgaria’s arguments in favour of increasing the carbon dioxide (CO2) emission allowances for 2007 and the 2008-2012 trading period, the press ce Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The small CO2 emission quota the government plans to assign to Estonia’s largest cement producer Kunda Nordic Tsement would in the company’s opinion push up cement prices by 35-40 per cent Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Siam City Cement Plc (SCCC) is looking to reduce its energy costs by having EcoSiam, its waste management unit, Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Sabancı Holding Cement Group head Erhan Kamışlı has said the cement manufacturing industry is an energy-intensive industry and that it would not be wise to offer free energy incent Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Civil organisations plan to attack in court the environmental permit issued by the Hungarian authorities to Holcim Hungaria Cementipari Zrt Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= The Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Nevada Cement has approval for both an expansion permit and a zone change to an adjacent property, Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Final plans will be unveiled next month for a 147-acre nature preserve donated by National Cement Co of Alabama. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Three NY cement kilns account for nearly one third of all mercury pollution in the state – groups urge the governor to limit mercury pollution Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cemnet.com/members/news/story.aspx?id= Holcim is sending copies of its plans for a cement plant to eight thousand households in the Oamaru district. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100