The Charcoal Dilemma : Finding a sustainable solution for Brazilian industry
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1853393223
ISBN-13
9781853393228
Publisher
Practical Action Publishing
Imprint
Practical Action Publishing
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 15th, 1996
Print length
96 Pages
Weight
190 grams
Dimensions
22.80 x 15.20 x 0.70 cms
Product Classification:
Environmental economicsManufacturing industriesEnvironmental management
Ksh 2,850.00
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There are important lessons to be learned from this Brazilian experience, from forest management to industrial production and use of charcoal. Brazil''s experience is of interest to many other charcoal-producing countries, particularly as an example of natural resource and management use, with its many socio-economic and environmental ramifications.
This book examines the history of charcoal production and its chief industrial applications - pig-iron and steel making. It argues for the need for economic and environmental sustainability as the means to ensure the future of the industry. Brazil faces serious socio-economic, environmental and financial pressures to change and innovate - a painful adjustment to falling demand, overcapacity, greater competition with coke, and stricter environmental control. There are important lessons to be learned from this Brazilian experience, from forest management to industrial production and use of charcoal. Brazil''s experience is of interest to many other charcoal-producing countries, particularly as an example of natural resource and management use, given its many socio-economic and environmental ramifications.
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