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India needs clean cement for a low-carbon future. Here's what's holding it back

As India grows, its need for cement will grow with it. But this needn't be at odds with the country's climate goals. While the industry already has the technical know-how to produce cleaner cement, it still awaits a market that will reward decarbonization.

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India needs clean cement for a low-carbon future. Here's what's holding it back

As India grows, its need for cement will grow with it. But this needn't be at odds with the country's climate goals. While the industry already has the technical know-how to produce cleaner cement, it still awaits a market that will reward decarbonization.

The industry often deserves more credit than it receives. Over the past two decades, Indian producers have become among the worlds most efficient. They have lowered energy consumption, expanded ren…

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