Cement, Vital For The World's Economy, Is A Major Source Of Greenhouse Gases

RUDERSDORF, GERMANY - AUGUST 10: In an aerial view, the Cemex cement factory stands on August 10, 2023 in Rudersdorf, Germany. Cement production, which requires intense heat in the manufacturing process, is a major source of global greenhouse gas emissions. According to a report released by Oeko Institute, the Institute for Applied Ecology, the Cemex plant is Germany's 16th biggest single emitter of CO2, with emissions totalling 1.1 million tons in 2022. (Footage by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)