Environmental concerns Kyoto Protocol

The Framework Convention and the Kyoto Protocol were discussed controversially and accordingly many of its provisions have to be understood as reflecting a compromise. The whole regime should not be considered as constituting a purely environmental system but rather as one addressing environmental concerns by taking into account social and economic developments in an integrated manner. ... 

The contribution that tbe calcining of CaC03 makes to global CO2 emissions is an environmental concern. As a result of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, methods of reducing CO2 emissions are prime objectives for cement manufacturers. 

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