'Clear advantages': How a domestic green steel industry could cut UK emissions and boost security

Michael Holder
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An Arcelor Mittal steel plant | Credit: Arcelor Mittal
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An Arcelor Mittal steel plant | Credit: Arcelor Mittal

Green Alliance report argues UK could face major supply chain risks if it fails to build out green steel production capacity

The UK could miss out on major economic opportunities and leave itself increasingly reliant on imports to underpin the roll out of low carbon infrastructure if it fails to accelerate the shift towards...

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