Global CO2 emissions from cement production

• Published in: Earth system science data Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 195 - 217
• Main Author: Andrew, Robbie M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Katlenburg-Lindau Copernicus GmbH 26.01.2018; Copernicus Publications
• Subjects: Anthropogenic factors; Carbon dioxide; Carbon dioxide emissions; Cement; Concrete; Emissions; Estimates; Fossil fuels; Land use; open climate campaign; China

The global production of cement has grown very rapidly in recent years, and after fossil fuels and land-use change, it is the third-largest source of anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide. The required data for estimating emissions from global cement production are poor, and it has been recognis...