I am studing both aspects of cement plant in hills. I want to write an article which give fare idea to the karsog and Shimla- Suni people about they are likely to get and loose. Ashish Gupta from Delhi has given me some point , he runs an organic produce retailing outlet at Rohini.
here it is......
Energy Consumption - Highest energy consumer of all industries
CO2 Emissions - In two parts - power from fossil fuels to operate rotator kiln and calcimine limestone to lime. 1/2 ton of CO2 per ton of Cement
Worldwide, cement production now accounts for more than 1.6 billion tons of CO2--over 8% of total CO2 emissions from all human activities
Other Air Emissions - Dust, 360 pounds per tonne of cement from kiln. Other sources - the handling of raw material, grinding cement clinker and packaging loading of finishes cement. Also on Concrete production and transport.
SO2 and Nitrous Oxide result from sulphur content and fuel.
Pressure on Fuel since transport requirements for cement industry is huge - e.g. see Bilaspur and the condition of the residents once the industry is setup. It is good for industrialists - but is it not good for environment and people? The road accidents have gone up. Dust and pollution the traffic jams etc.
Water Pollution - Wash-out water has high pH and is a very big issue. pH can be as high as 12 and alkaline water is toxic to wildlife, humans and agriculture. Depletion of Water sources for human consumption
Solid Waste - Huge amount of solid waste in construction and tear down of plants.
Admixtures added to cement have harmful side effects. Soil compaction and harm to trees is only some of the problems.
Health Hazard in working with cement - Cement Dermatitis.
CSE report clearly states - "There is no such thing as a Sustainable Cement Industry"
Ratings by CSE for all cement majors such as mediocre. Although the Gaggal plant was rated third it does not take into account the indirect impact such as transportation pressure, dust at Gaggal and damage to the local ecosystem. And other local nuisance such as traffic menace of dumpers, accidents and casualties and dust and noise generated by them.
Mines are required for limestone to run Cement factories - most of these mines are in sensitive areas. If the limestone is to come from HP then forests and mountains will be denuded - if not the fossil fuel pollution caused due to transport will be large.
CO2 Emissions - In two parts - power from fossil fuels to operate rotator kiln and calcimine limestone to lime. 1/2 ton of CO2 per ton of Cement
Worldwide, cement production now accounts for more than 1.6 billion tons of CO2--over 8% of total CO2 emissions from all human activities
Other Air Emissions - Dust, 360 pounds per tonne of cement from kiln. Other sources - the handling of raw material, grinding cement clinker and packaging loading of finishes cement. Also on Concrete production and transport.
SO2 and Nitrous Oxide result from sulphur content and fuel.
Pressure on Fuel since transport requirements for cement industry is huge - e.g. see Bilaspur and the condition of the residents once the industry is setup. It is good for industrialists - but is it not good for environment and people? The road accidents have gone up. Dust and pollution the traffic jams etc.
Water Pollution - Wash-out water has high pH and is a very big issue. pH can be as high as 12 and alkaline water is toxic to wildlife, humans and agriculture. Depletion of Water sources for human consumption
Solid Waste - Huge amount of solid waste in construction and tear down of plants.
Admixtures added to cement have harmful side effects. Soil compaction and harm to trees is only some of the problems.
Health Hazard in working with cement - Cement Dermatitis.
CSE report clearly states - "There is no such thing as a Sustainable Cement Industry"
Ratings by CSE for all cement majors such as mediocre. Although the Gaggal plant was rated third it does not take into account the indirect impact such as transportation pressure, dust at Gaggal and damage to the local ecosystem. And other local nuisance such as traffic menace of dumpers, accidents and casualties and dust and noise generated by them.
Mines are required for limestone to run Cement factories - most of these mines are in sensitive areas. If the limestone is to come from HP then forests and mountains will be denuded - if not the fossil fuel pollution caused due to transport will be large.
I wish more and more people come forward with there points covering following points
environmental
Agricultural and horticultural
social
cultural
health
etc etc...........
