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UK steel shortages threaten wind of change for offshore projects
The British government wants to deliver 50GW of offshore wind power by 2030 but its target faces delays unless domestic steel production is increased, says a leading consultancy firm.
Almost 3,000 jobs to be cut as UK’s largest steelworks goes green
Indian-owned firm Tata Steel plans to close both of its blast coal powered furnaces in south Wales to focus on more eco-friendly production.
World’s tallest wooden wind tower goes into operation in Sweden
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Brussels extends trade truce with US to avoid new-year tariffs
The European Union today extended its trade truce with the United States for a further 15 months, preventing tariffs on trans-Atlantic trade worth billions of euros from kicking in automatically on January 1.
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World's first carbon border tariff is launched in Europe
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Hong Kong's bamboo scaffolders preserve an ancient green technique
Intricate bamboo webs are still part of the cityscape in Hong Kong - where brave students are keeping the sustainable skill alive.
Why the Cumbria coal mine ‘isn’t wanted’ by even the UK’s steelmakers
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Video: How coal and steel paved the way for the EU we know today
In 1951, six European countries joined forces to create a common market on coal and steel, introducing the idea of supranationalism.
EU and US reach agreement to settle rift over Trump-era tariffs
The Trump administration placed taxes on EU steel and aluminum in 2018 claiming a threat to US national security, in a move that damaged European producers and American companies.
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More than 300 industry leaders have come together to develop a plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Amsterdam unveils the world's first 3D-printed steel bridge
The Dutch capital has a new hi-tech landmark: a 3D-printed pedestrian steel bridge with sensors that collect data in real-time.
British Steel secures sales contract with China's Jingye Group
British Steel announced that China's Jingye Group had entered into a sale contract to the company.
Canada strikes back at US steel and aluminium tariffs
It's announced over ten and a half billion euros worth ($12.63 billion) of retaliatory duties until Washington relents. Some items will be subject to taxes of 10 or 25 percent