Green steel

Clean industry

Europe’s world-first carbon tariff is coming. Here’s what to know.

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is part of a broader effort to decarbonize heavy industries in Europe and globally. It takes full effect Jan. 1.

By Maria Gallucci . 10 December 2025
Green steel

Chinese and European industry groups to decide on green-steel standards

Organizations representing about 60% of global steel production are collaborating on a framework to measure the climate impacts of making the metal.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 17 November 2025
Green steel

Europe’s flagship green-steel project gets a financial lifeline

French hydrogen investor Hy24 stepped in to help fund Swedish firm Stegra whose plant, if completed, will be the first large-scale steel mill using clean hydrogen.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 31 October 2025
Green steel

Despite Trump troubles, Hyundai charges ahead with green-steel project

Even after an immigration raid on its Georgia facility and dimmed prospects for hydrogen, Hyundai is committed to its $6B low-carbon steel plant in Louisiana.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 29 October 2025
Green steel

Electra announces deals with Meta, Nucor to scale its clean iron tech

The Colorado-based startup unveiled its new demo plant and announced agreements with major steel users. The facility could start churning out clean iron by mid-2026.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 October 2025
Green steel

Sweden’s Stegra to supply green steel for Microsoft’s data centers

Microsoft agreed to use “near-zero emission” steel in a two-part deal with Stegra. The steelmaker plans to open its hydrogen-fueled plant in late 2026.

By Maria Gallucci . 25 September 2025
Green steel

A coal-burning steel plant may thwart Cleveland’s climate goals

The facility is the city's biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Advocates say its dirty blast furnaces need to be replaced with cleaner technology.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 September 2025
Fossil fuels

As Trump delays steel pollution rules, study shows public health risks

An environmental report maps toxic air pollution near U.S. coal-based steel facilities. The Trump EPA has postponed rules meant to clean up industry.

By Maria Gallucci . 28 August 2025
Green steel

Nippon Steel to begin relining Indiana blast furnace next year

The owner of U.S. Steel confirmed plans to revamp the aging coal-fueled facility at its Gary Works complex. Community groups want a low-carbon steel mill instead.

By Maria Gallucci . 26 August 2025
Green steel

Deadly blast at US Steel plant highlights need to clean up the industry

U.S. Steel vowed to reinvest in Pennsylvania’s Clairton Coke Works. Green steel proponents want a transition away from polluting coal-based steelmaking instead.

By Maria Gallucci . 15 August 2025