Sococim Bargny Cement Plant

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Background

The Sococim Bargny Cement Plant is the largest in West Africa.[1] As the company has expanded the plant, they have taken 462 hectares of farmland and increased CO2 and dust emissions, posing public health concerns among nearby residents.[2]

  1. Bracelli, Patrick (2021-07-27). "Bargny, a city fighting for its life against industrialisation and climate change". LifeGate. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  2. Vasudevan, Leah Feiger and Raksha (2021-03-25). "This Tiny Fishing Town Was Poisoned By a Coal Plant. The Government Is Trying to Replace it With a Mine". VICE. Retrieved 2024-10-23.