A local environmental group is urging Region steel mills to invest in new green technology and stop burning coke, a purified form of coal, in their blast furnaces.
It’s clear that to be competitive, American steel production must transition quickly to clean steel. It’s not just the climate-friendly thing to do — it’s an economic imperative.
U.S. Steel, once the world ... credit for the growth of American industrial power in the 20th century. But in recent decades, it’s been shuttering mills and shedding workers.