Crucial for a Clean Energy Economy, the Aluminum Industry’s Carbon Footprint Is Enormous

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By By Phil McKennaSep 27, 2023, 12:01 am181 pts
A new report finds aluminum manufacturing worldwide emits more than a billion tons of carbon dioxide annually, as well as chemicals called perfluorocarbons that warm the planet for 50,000 years. By Phil McKenna Aluminum is crucial for a clean energy economy, but its production is a leading source of greenhouse…

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