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By Nathanael Baker on August 14, 2009
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Renewable technologies and energy is penetrating society at all levels.
For instance, this week EnergyBoom reported about companies that are producing carbon negative cement, electric motorcycles, biofuel generated from algae-eating fish. At the same time EnergyBoom highlighted efforts by governments and organizations to promote clean technology and green jobs.
By Leslie Berliant on August 10, 2009
Tags: Calera Corporation, Reuters, USD, Calera Corporation, carbon absorbing cement, carbon emissions, cement industry, Novacem, Portland cement, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California, cement, Environmental Protection Agency, metal
According to the EPA, the cement industry was responsible for 829 million metric tons of CO2 emissions, or approximately 3.4% of global emissions in 2000. Today, that number is reported to be as high as 5%.
