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What type of pollutants are emitted from cement industries?

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1:Cement industries are a major source of pollution in our country. The cement industries have been categorized as highly polluting industries by the Central Pollution Control Board.
2:The main pollutants emitted from cement industries include Particulate Matter, Sulphur Dioxide, and Nitrogen Dioxide.
3:The production of cement also releases greenhouse gases both directly and indirectly.
4:The heating of limestone releases Carbon dioxide directly, while the burning of fossil fuels to heat the kiln indirectly results in Carbon dioxide emissions.

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