About this episode
This episode discusses the carbon-intensive nature of steelmaking and the urgent need for transformation in the industry to reduce emissions.
Steel is everywhere. It forms the skeletons of skyscrapers, the frames of cars, the rails beneath trains, and the machines that build modern economies. Yet behind this essential material lies a difficult truth. Steelmaking is one of the world’s most carbon intensive industries. Each ton of conventional steel can release nearly two tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. As countries race to reduce emissions and limit climate change, transforming the way steel is made has become an urgent challenge.
Topics covered
- steel
- carbon emissions
- sustainability
- climate change
Keywords
- green steel
- steelmaking
- emissions reduction
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