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The iron and steel industry has a huge carbon footprint. It uses vast amounts of coal and emits vast amounts of CO2. A German steelmaker aims to switch to hydrogen produced with renewable energy in its blast furnaces.
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In line with a government program, Germany will shutter its coal-powered plants to drastically reduce CO2 emissions. But until this coal exit is completed in 2038 at the latest, the country will need imports.
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