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As the Government Abandons Clean Energy, Green Steelmaking Advocates Look for Other Paths Forward

Increased tariffs, canceled federal funding for clean energy projects and the sale of U.S. Steel have complicated the outlook for decarbonizing the steel industry.

By Kiley Bense

A steelworker works in the coal field at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works in Pennsylvania on Dec. 17, 2024. Credit: Quinn Glabicki/The Washington Post via Getty Images
Porsche plans to use CO2-reduced steel in its sports cars from 2026. Credit: Courtesy of Porsche AG

The Race Is On to Make Low-Emissions Steel. Meet One of the Companies Vying for the Lead.

By Dan Gearino

A dump truck made of steel produced without the use of fossil fuels is the second of its kind sold in North America. Credit: Volvo

This Giant Truck Shows Clean Steel Is Possible. So When Will the US Start Producing It?

By Dan Gearino

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