Hard line for cement plants that foul the environment

Seventeen listed cement companies have been found to often violate environmental protection laws by illegally discharging airborne pollutants, according to a report released on Tuesday.

The report, conducted by several independent institutes and environmental NGOs and led by the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, also accused the companies of failing to disclose environmental information as required.

The 17 cement companies have about 170 recorded environmental violations between them.