Study: Europe leads the way on low-carbon steel development

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New report shows Germany has committed the highest level of state aid to support low carbon steel development, as 'the rest of the world lags' behind

Germany has invested €7bn in the development of low carbon steel, cementing Europe's position as a leading supporter of the transition to greener steel production in support of its ambitious climate targets....

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