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Why is cement so hard to decarbonize?

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Roughly two-thirds of its CO2 is released by limestone chemistry (calcination), not fuel — so even a zero-carbon-fuel kiln still emits. Deep cuts need less clinker per tonne (SCMs) or carbon capture.

From our guide: Decarbonizing Cement — full context, charts and sources there.

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