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The "BENCHMARK" from EPA takes us to CHINA



Cement Sector
Reducing Dioxins/Furans Emissions from Cement Production
China produces more than 40% of the world’s cement, and cement plants are believed to rank among China’s top 5 sources of dioxins/furans emissions. In addition, cement plants account for over 40 percent of total industrial particulate (dust) emissions and between 6 and 8 % of carbon dioxide emissions in China. Mercury and heavy metals may also be released. EPA’s Office of International Affairs, Office of Research and Development, and Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards are assisting SEPA to develop a source inventory and emissions factors for dioxins/furans from cement production; to develop guidelines for controlling emissions; and to identify mechanisms for encouraging and funding companies to retrofit highly polluting cement kilns with pollution controls. EPA is assisting SEPA to develop emissions factors for dioxins/furans, as well as other pollutants emitted by cement kilns, and to estimate the benefits of control strategies.

http://www.epa.gov/international/air/chinaair.html