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Asia Pacific - Incineration and cement kilns -This is a report on the emissions from Cement Plants in India and a critique of the ongoing co-incineration of hazardous wastes in the cement industries.
"The overlapping crises of our time present an opportunity to build more resilient cities by implementing zero waste models.
As African cities grapple with a growing waste crisis, waste-to-energy incineration is increasingly being promoted as a solution. This new report examines 15 waste-to-energy projects and proposals across 10 African countries, revealing the environmental, public health, and financial risks of…
This publication analyzed data from twenty incinerators and incinerator proposals worldwide, focusing on public debt and subsidies, climate and air pollution, toxic byproducts, and other common issues surrounding the industry– identifying key patterns that emerged regardless of regional contexts: “Waste-to-energy”…
This toolkit compiles key facts, data and strategies to help communities and organizers understand the impacts of waste burning, challenge proposed or existing facilities, and engage in waste policy and planning decisions. Waste-to-energy explained “Waste-to-energy” is the industry name for…
This is a report on the emissions from Cement Plants in India and a critique of the ongoing co-incineration of hazardous wastes in the cement industries.
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