Article: Chengdu closes 44 small cement plants.(Health, Safety & Environment)

Chengdu of Sichuan province is actively promoting the work on energy conservation and emission reduction. Huaneng Chengdu Power Plant and 44 small cement plants have already been closed.

Small cement plants not only have outdated production processes but also cause hazards to the atmospheric environment in Chengdu. Due to the outdated production process, sulfur dioxide and dust discharged by these plants directly cause serious pollution to the atmospheric environment and greatly affect the daily life and health of local residents.

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