'Critical juncture': Global steel sector urged to take 'bold and universal action' to meet climate goals

Stuart Stone
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Every steel manufacturer worldwide must take immediate steps to decarbonise and scale 'green' innovations, as pockets of piecemeal action will not be enough, according to ResponsibleSteel

The entire steel industry needs to take immediate action to decarbonise operations by scaling up their use of fossil fuel alternative such as green hydrogen and electric arc furnace technologies, as pockets...

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