Synopsis: The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved reforms to streamline the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism by establishing a mass-based threshold and adjusting the timeline for carbon pricing certificate sales, with 564 votes in favor, 20 against, and 12 abstentions.

Synopsis: The Federation of Employers of Ukraine is urging the Ukrainian government to negotiate with the European Union for postponement of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for Ukrainian businesses, warning that the carbon tax could slash Ukraine's exports of affected products by $1.8 billion in 2026 alone.

Synopsis: EMSTEEL is advancing its carbon reduction initiatives by installing an electric Process-Gas Heater (e-PGH) Pilot at its Abu Dhabi DRI plant, developed through collaboration between Danieli and Kanthal, which will further reduce carbon emissions from an already low-emission facility that performs carbon sequestration without requiring hydrogen.

Synopsis: The Italian Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy has announced an agreement for the relaunch of the Piombino steel hub, bringing together Metinvest and Danieli to establish a modern green steel plant, marking a crucial step in Italy's national steel plan to become Europe's leader in environmentally sustainable steel production.

Synopsis: Hyundai Steel has received the Carbon Management Sector Honors at the 2024 Carbon Disclosure Project Korea Awards for its outstanding climate change initiatives and transparent environmental reporting, reinforcing the company's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Synopsis: A groundbreaking trial project by SSAB Alabama and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management has successfully demonstrated that crumb rubber from recycled tires can effectively replace petroleum coke in steelmaking, potentially addressing Alabama's annual 5 million scrap tire disposal challenge while making steel production more environmentally sustainable.

Synopsis: ABB has launched Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service (BESS-as-a-Service), a zero-capital expenditure solution that allows businesses to deploy advanced energy storage through quarterly fees rather than upfront investment, targeting industries from data centers to commercial buildings.

Synopsis: Tata Steel has transformed a 30-acre barren ash mound in Gamharia into a thriving biodiversity park called Kailash Top, showcasing how industrial responsibility can harmonize with environmental preservation through sustainable waste management and ecological restoration techniques.

Synopsis: - The H2STEEL consortium has entered its final six-month phase after a productive Month 30 General Assembly at Politecnico di Torino, where partners presented significant technical advances including completed catalyst development, a constructed proof-of-concept reactor, and comprehensive policy assessments, while also filing a patent application in 2024.

Synopsis: - A new briefing note by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis warns that Australia must accelerate its green iron and steel transition immediately, as the nation's dominance in iron ore exports is threatened by international competitors who are better positioned with higher-grade ore resources needed for low-carbon steelmaking.

Synopsis: - The Steel Manufacturers Association President Philip K. Bell has issued a strong appeal for Congress to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would extend and expand tax credits from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to boost American manufacturing competitiveness, encourage capital investments, and create more domestic jobs.

Synopsis: - XPO Logistics has extended its decades-long partnership with sustainable stainless steel provider Outokumpu in the UK, replacing six specialist fleet vehicles and continuing to offer dedicated transport solutions for Outokumpu's heavy steel coils and flat sheets while supporting the company's environmental goals through its CO₂ dashboard.

Synopsis: - The Japanese government is introducing a significant subsidy for hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles, offering up to JPY 700 ($4.84) per kilogram of hydrogen fuel, covering approximately three-quarters of the price difference between hydrogen also diesel, with six prefectures designated as priority regions for implementation.

Synopsis: - China's Baowu Environmental Technology and Baowu Water Technology have successfully exported their first shipment of "Baowu Slag" blast furnace slag powder to the Philippines via the Maritime Silk Road, introducing this renewable cementitious material that improves concrete performance while reducing carbon emissions.

Synopsis: - Gonvarri Solar Steel has unveiled the fifth generation of its 1P solar tracker at Intersolar Europe 2025 in Munich, featuring enhanced efficiency, wider tracking angles, and proprietary SmarTSlope technology that enables installation on uneven terrain without compromising row length or energy output.

Synopsis: - DNV has provided crucial advisory services to Atlas Renewable Energy, helping secure a record $510 million financing package for the Estepa hybrid solar and battery storage project in Chile, which combines 215 MW of solar capacity with 418 MW of battery energy storage to deliver reliable renewable energy to Chile's industrial sector.

Synopsis: - Solar Steel is pioneering advanced solar tracker technology specifically designed for agrivoltaic projects, enabling the dual use of land for both agriculture and solar energy production through customizable systems that adapt to various farming activities while maximizing energy yield.

Synopsis: - The UK and EU governments have announced plans to formally link their Emissions Trading Schemes and improve EU steel quotas, a move welcomed by UK Steel Director General Gareth Stace as it will reduce trade friction and eliminate Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism costs for the UK steel industry's largest export market.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Altensteig has introduced a verified Product Carbon Footprint for its SRW pipes, demonstrating that using XCarb® electric steel from ArcelorMittal's Sestao plant reduces carbon emissions by up to 72% compared to conventional blast furnace steel.

Synopsis: - The Kobe Steel Group has launched KOBELCO-X, a comprehensive transformation strategy outlined in their Medium-Term Management Plan for 2024-2026, focusing particularly on green transformation through innovative technologies like black pellet integration in steelmaking to achieve carbon neutrality.

Synopsis: - Aldar Properties has become the first developer in the Middle East and North Africa region to implement hydrogen-based steel rebar in a construction project, partnering with EMSTEEL Building Materials to construct Abu Dhabi's first net-zero carbon mosque on Yas Island.

Synopsis: - Japanese industrial giants Kobe Steel and Mitsubishi UBE Cement Corporation have agreed to conduct a joint venture feasibility study for black pellets, a sustainable biomass fuel with coal-like properties that promises significant CO₂ emission reductions across multiple industries.

Synopsis: - Knauf Insulation has announced plans to construct a £170 million low-carbon rock mineral insulation manufacturing plant on Tata Steel's Shotton site in North Wales, creating approximately 140 direct jobs and significantly expanding the company's sustainable insulation production capacity.

Synopsis: - At the Green Steel World Conference and Hydrogen Tech World Expo in Dusseldorf on May 13-14, Alleima representatives delivered two key presentations focusing on the challenges of comparing life cycle assessments and the potential of electric process gas heaters for fossil-free direct reduced iron production.

Synopsis: - The European Union has witnessed an 18% year-on-year decline in direct reduced iron (DRI) imports during Q1 2025, totaling 587.3 thousand metric tons, with Russia remaining the largest supplier despite a 26.8% drop in its shipments, while Venezuela emerged as a growing alternative source with a 141.5% increase in exports to the bloc.

Synopsis: - SHS Stahl Holding Saar has commissioned Danieli Centro Cranes to supply two multifunction heavy-duty cranes with capacities of 350(590) and 350(620) metric tons for their meltshops in Völklingen and Dillingen, Germany, designed to handle multiple critical operations including EAF scrap charging and molten steel transport.

Synopsis: - INPEX, Nippon Steel, and Kanto Natural Gas Development have secured a FY2025 consignment contract with JOGMEC for engineering and design work on the Metropolitan Area Advanced CCS Project, which aims to capture CO₂ from industrial sources in the Tokyo metropolitan area and store it beneath the seabed off the Boso Peninsula.

Synopsis: - GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company specializing in renewable asset monitoring, has partnered with battery lifecycle services leader Renewance to create an integrated platform that optimizes Battery Energy Storage Systems performance, compliance, and value throughout their entire lifecycle for customers across North America.

Synopsis: - The European Commission has awarded €992 million in funding to 15 renewable hydrogen production projects across five European Economic Area countries, expected to produce 2.2 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen over ten years and prevent more than 15 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions in sectors including transportation, chemicals, and ammonia production.

Synopsis: - The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Dutch state aid scheme called NIKI that will support companies in reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, with projects selected through competitive bidding based on which can provide the greatest environmental benefit at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Synopsis: - A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation reveals that implementing the EU's Renewable Energy Directive III electricity crediting system could reduce the total cost of ownership for battery electric trucks in Poland by up to 24% compared to diesel alternatives by 2030, potentially accelerating the country's transition to zero-emission heavy transport.

Synopsis: - The Latin American electric bus market has witnessed remarkable growth, expanding from 801 vehicles in 2017 to 6,055 by the end of 2024, with Santiago and Bogotá leading the charge as they account for over 65% of the region's fleet, according to a new comprehensive market monitor report.

Synopsis: - China has significantly expanded its transportation equipment scrappage and replacement program for 2025, with the National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Finance jointly announcing higher subsidies and broader eligibility criteria for passenger cars, commercial trucks, buses, and maritime vessels to accelerate the transition to cleaner transportation.

Synopsis: - Global steel production is approaching the International Energy Agency's target of 38% capacity from cleaner electric arc furnaces by 2030, but achieving this goal hinges critically on India's willingness to pivot from coal-based production methods as the country embarks on doubling its steelmaking capacity, according to Global Energy Monitor's latest industry assessment.

Synopsis: - The University of Tokyo has partnered with Nippon Steel Corporation and 15 other major Japanese industrial organizations to launch the "Materials for Future Energy Infrastructure Trust" (MEIT), a five-year collaborative research program focused on developing reliable materials for hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon capture infrastructure to accelerate Japan's transition to carbon neutrality.

Synopsis: - Tata Steel has announced an expanded partnership with Imperial College London and other UK academic institutions to develop green steelmaking technologies, focusing on Electric Arc Furnace innovations and sustainable manufacturing processes as part of the company's transition to environmentally friendly steel production.

Synopsis: - HES International B.V. and Binding Solutions Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an innovative iron ore cold pelletising plant at HES's HBTR terminal in Rotterdam, Netherlands, employing technology that promises to dramatically reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in steel production.

Synopsis: - Scientists from npj Materials Degradation have discovered that high-strength copper alloys demonstrate remarkable resistance to hydrogen embrittlement compared to conventional stainless steel, potentially revolutionizing material selection for hydrogen infrastructure as researchers David Kniep, Mario Rudolphi and colleagues reveal copper's superior performance in hydrogen-rich environments.

Synopsis: - The European Union recorded a concerning 2.2% year-on-year increase in greenhouse gas emissions during Q1 2025, reaching 897 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent, with households and the energy sector showing the largest increases despite the EU's ambitious climate targets.

Synopsis: - Chilean steel company Aza Aceros has reinforced its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with sustainability executive Aída Soto highlighting the company's recently inaugurated scrap metal fragmentation plant as a key component of their carbon reduction strategy that improves furnace efficiency and reduces CO₂ emissions.

Synopsis: - Scientists at Russia's National Research University "MPEI" have developed a groundbreaking environmentally friendly method for iron recovery and steel production using liquid-phase reduction with a carbon-hydrogen mixture, eliminating the need for traditional coal and coke while potentially cutting energy consumption and emissions by nearly 50%.

Synopsis: - Tata Steel has established a groundbreaking research partnership with six prestigious UK universities including Imperial College London and University of Cambridge to accelerate the development of low-CO₂ steelmaking technologies, positioning the UK at the forefront of sustainable steel production ahead of a major Electric Arc Furnace installation at Port Talbot.

Synopsis: - Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas has secured its position in the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) for the third consecutive year, maintaining its unique status as the only steel industry representative among the 82 companies from 40 sectors included in this pioneering Latin American sustainability ranking.

Synopsis: - Australian mining giant Fortescue is planning to construct a massive wind farm in Western Australia's Pilbara region as part of its aggressive strategy to achieve "real zero" emissions by 2030, representing one of the most ambitious renewable energy projects in the country's resources sector.

Synopsis: - The UK government and energy regulator Ofgem have approved the methodology for developing Britain's first Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP), a comprehensive blueprint for the nation's energy infrastructure from 2030 to 2050 that will guide investment in electricity and hydrogen generation to meet projected doubling in electricity demand.

Synopsis: - The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors has formed a strategic partnership with Belgian infrastructure manager Infrabel to launch the second phase of a comprehensive study aimed at achieving a net-zero rail fleet across Europe, building on previous work with major financial institutions.

Synopsis: - University of Nottingham researchers have developed innovative sponge-like pellets made from magnetic framework composites (MFCs) that can efficiently trap carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources, representing a significant advancement in practical carbon capture technology that could help achieve net-zero emissions goals.

Synopsis: - Finnish firm Wärtsilä has unveiled a groundbreaking shipboard carbon capture system capable of reducing vessel emissions by up to 70%, offering a potential solution for shipping companies facing stringent new International Maritime Organization regulations that mandate net-zero emissions by 2050.

Synopsis: - The UK bus and coach market has recorded its best first quarter in 17 years with registrations up 49.8% to 2,532 units, while zero emission bus uptake more than doubled to 739 units, representing 29.2% of the market, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Synopsis: - Formula 1 has signed a seven-year partnership with energy specialist Aggreko to provide centralized, low-carbon temporary power systems at all European Grand Prix events this summer, utilizing solar PV, battery storage, and HVO-fueled generators to help the sport progress toward its 2030 net-zero emissions target.

Synopsis: - The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warns that inadequate grid connection processes are blocking commercial vehicle operators' electric vehicle investments, potentially derailing the UK's net zero ambitions even after fossil fuel vehicle sales end, with 5.1 million vans and 626,000 trucks currently on British roads requiring urgent infrastructure solutions.

Synopsis: - During the European Commission's third Informal Expert Group Meeting on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, EUROMETAL President Alexander Julius voiced significant concerns about the uncertain ETS pricing for 2026 and undefined benchmark factors that could create unpredictable cost burdens for European manufacturers, calling for realistic benchmarks to protect the steel value chain during early implementation phases.

Synopsis: - Italian steelmaker Feralpi has launched FERGreen, a new brand of low-emission steel specifically designed for the construction sector, with company leadership confirming the products boast industry-leading Environmental Product Declarations and exceptional recycled content percentages.

Synopsis: - The Department of Energy under Secretary Chris Wright is reviewing a $500 million award to Cleveland Cliffs that was originally intended for hydrogen-based steel production, with the company now seeking to redirect the funds toward extending the life of coal-fired blast furnaces, potentially violating the Inflation Reduction Act's statutory requirements.

Synopsis: - Ukrainian industrial giant Interpipe has announced remarkable progress in its decarbonization efforts, reducing CO₂ emissions in seamless pipe production by 61% and railway products by 46% compared to 2010 levels, already exceeding the European Union's 2030 climate targets.

Synopsis: - A new report by Dr. Chris Bataille and Jonas Algers reveals Canada could capture a C$25 billion ($18.4 billion) annual market opportunity in green iron production while creating 14,000 jobs, leveraging its abundant renewable energy and iron ore resources to become a global leader in decarbonized steel production.

Synopsis: - India's Ministry of Steel has unveiled an ambitious decarbonization strategy as the country plans to double its steel production capacity by 2030, but faces significant challenges due to coal dependency, market fragmentation, and technological limitations that make Indian steel production among the most emissions-intensive globally.

Synopsis: - Brazilian mining giant Vale has signed a head of agreement with OQ Alternative Energy, a subsidiary of Oman's state-owned OQ Group, to supply renewable energy for Vale's pelletising plant at Sohar Port and its planned Green Metallic Mega Hub in Duqm, marking a significant step in Vale's commitment to achieve 100% renewable electricity at its Sohar operations by 2030.

Synopsis: ArcelorMittal has confirmed its intention to invest €1.2 billion in an electric arc furnace in Dunkirk as part of its decarbonization strategy, despite temporarily delaying European projects due to the steel industry crisis, with plans to relaunch initiatives following recent supportive EU policy developments.

Synopsis: - Italian steel group Feralpi has inaugurated Germany's first emission-free rolling mill at its Elbe-Stahlwerke facility in Riesa, Saxony, marking a significant advancement in sustainable steel production despite ongoing challenges from high energy prices, as praised by Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer.

Synopsis: - Antonio Marcegaglia, CEO of Italian steel giant Marcegaglia, has warned that the European Union's ambitious decarbonisation targets could lead to a significant downsizing of European steel production capacity, particularly in flat steel, highlighting concerns about regulatory uncertainty and German-favored policies during the recent Made in Steel event in Milan.

Synopsis: - The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, set to be fully implemented in 2026 with financial obligations beginning in 2027, is expected to significantly impact steel trading as industry participants struggle with preparation challenges and additional costs that could reach €56 per metric ton, according to Eurometal President Alexander Julius.

Synopsis: Stahlwerk Annahütte Max Aicher plant in Germany has granted final acceptance to a new 80 tph billet reheating furnace supplied by Danieli Centro Combustion, featuring patented hydrogen-ready HydroMab burners that have exceeded performance requirements while reducing emissions and energy consumption.

Synopsis: - India's Tata Steel has announced a substantial $2.5 billion investment into its Singapore-based subsidiary T Steel Holdings, aimed at transforming and strengthening its European operations in the UK and Netherlands through decarbonization initiatives and transition to electric arc furnace technology.

Synopsis: - LKAB and Stegra have reached an agreement to conduct test deliveries of iron ore pellets in late 2026, marking a significant step in Sweden's green industrial transition as these pellets will be used in Stegra's innovative hydrogen-based steel production process.

Synopsis: - Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ace Gases Marketing and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman to introduce Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage technology at its facilities, marking a significant step in the company's journey toward becoming Malaysia's first net-zero emissions steel producer by 2050.

Synopsis: SMS Group is leading the transformation of the steel industry through innovative decarbonization technologies, with major projects including thyssenkrupp Steel's direct reduction plant in Duisburg, Stegra's climate-neutral steel production facility in Sweden, and Saarstahl's powerful CO₂-neutral electric arc furnace.

Synopsis: China has released its "Opinions on Accelerating the Construction of an Open and Unified Transportation Market," a strategic policy document that builds upon previous transportation initiatives with expanded measures to promote low-carbon freight systems through market unification, technological innovation, and sustainability improvements.

Synopsis: EMSTEEL has unveiled an ambitious decarbonization strategy targeting a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its steel operations and 30% from cement production by 2030, positioning the company as a regional leader in sustainable manufacturing while responding to growing market demand for low-carbon construction materials.

Synopsis: The Climate Change Committee has criticized the UK and Welsh governments for inadequate planning around Tata Steel's Port Talbot blast furnace closures, arguing that while the transition to electric arc furnaces will significantly reduce carbon emissions, officials failed to develop sufficient economic mitigation strategies for the affected community.

Synopsis: The SuSteelAG collaborative research project brings together German expertise also Australian resources in a three-year initiative (2025-2027) to develop green steel production using hydrogen-based reduction of fine iron ores, potentially transforming the carbon-intensive steel industry that currently accounts for 7% of global CO₂ emissions.

Synopsis: The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing BAM has partnered with European research institutions and industry leaders in the ZEROSTEEL project to revolutionize steel production by replacing carbon with hydrogen in iron ore reduction processes, potentially eliminating 8% of global CO₂ emissions from the steel industry.

Synopsis: Researchers led by Xiang Lyu and Alexey Serov have developed a groundbreaking self-replenishing stainless steel electrode for oxygen evolution reactions that achieves remarkable stability at industrial-scale current densities, potentially solving major cost and durability challenges for green hydrogen production.

Synopsis: The European steel industry's decarbonization efforts are faltering as manufacturers face a triple threat of rising production costs, surging low-cost imports from Asia, and weakening domestic demand, with major players like ArcelorMittal and thyssenkrupp postponing critical green investments despite maintaining premium pricing for environmentally friendly products.

Synopsis: The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, designed to level the playing field for carbon pricing on imports, is creating overwhelming compliance costs that threaten to eliminate small and medium-sized steel importers while potentially encouraging circumvention through higher-value products.

Synopsis: The Inkoo Municipal Council has approved the Joddböle V zoning plan enabling Blastr Green Steel to proceed with construction of a low-emission steel mill in Finland, accompanied by a significant €10.4 million land use agreement between Blastr, local landowners, and the municipality.

Synopsis: Israel's National Planning and Building Council has approved the construction of a 400-kilometer hydrogen pipeline from the Jezreel Valley to Eilot, a project championed by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure as a crucial step toward reducing the nation's carbon footprint by replacing fossil fuels with clean hydrogen for industrial use.

Synopsis: Element Zero has developed a groundbreaking electroreduction technology that transforms iron ore and other minerals into high-purity metals using renewable energy, consuming 30-40% less energy than traditional methods while eliminating carbon emissions, potentially reducing global CO₂ emissions by 7-9%.

Synopsis: - Pegasus Profiles, a leading UK-based steel profiles and fabrication services company, has become the first in the UK Hardox Wearparts Network to receive fossil-free steel plate from SSAB, utilizing revolutionary HYBRIT technology that replaces traditional carbon-intensive processes with hydrogen reduction, producing water instead of CO₂ as a byproduct.

Synopsis: Salzgitter AG is advancing its groundbreaking SALCOS® program with €150 million in confirmed subsidies despite financial headwinds, aiming to slash carbon emissions by up to 95% through replacing traditional blast furnaces with direct reduction plants and electric arc furnaces powered by renewable energy.

Synopsis: Kobe Steel, Ltd. has announced a significant ¥11.1 billion ($74 million) investment to dismantle its aging Kakogawa Works No. 1 blast furnace, creating space for future carbon neutrality initiatives as part of the company's strategic pivot toward sustainable steel production amid increasingly stringent global climate regulations.

Synopsis: Europe faces a critical shortage of graphite, an essential material for green steel production and batteries, with 80% of global supply controlled by China and demand expected to exceed supply by 15% by 2030, threatening to derail the continent's ambitious climate goals unless sustainable alternatives like bio-graphite can be developed at scale.

Synopsis: South Australia's apparent pivot toward gas-dependent direct reduced iron production following the disbandment of its Office of Hydrogen Power presents significant economic and environmental risks, as the east coast gas market faces supply shortfalls beginning in 2028 and prices remain prohibitively high compared to international competitors.

Synopsis: - Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion and allied organizations staged a symbolic funeral procession in Cambridge, England to mark the effective death of the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C temperature target, featuring coffins, red-robed performers, and calls for urgent action as global temperatures continue to rise beyond critical thresholds.

Synopsis: - A groundbreaking study by Save the Children and Vrije Universiteit Brussel reveals that meeting the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target could prevent 38 million children born in 2020 from experiencing dangerous lifetime exposure to extreme heat, while current climate commitments putting us on track for 2.7°C warming would leave 100 million children facing unprecedented heat conditions.

Synopsis: - Sir David Attenborough marks his 99th birthday with the release of his new documentary film "Ocean," delivering his most urgent environmental message yet as he leverages his unparalleled influence and freedom from BBC impartiality guidelines to make a direct plea for saving Earth's threatened marine ecosystems.

Synopsis: - The newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is expected to continue and potentially expand his predecessor's strong environmental advocacy, with climate experts and Catholic organizations expressing optimism about his commitment to addressing global warming based on his previous statements and close alignment with Pope Francis's ecological priorities.

Synopsis: - The Libyan Iron and Steel Company has entered a landmark partnership with the United Nations Development Programme aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency across Libya's industrial sector, marking a significant step in the country's commitment to global climate standards.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal has begun supplying clean electricity to its Indian steelmaking joint venture AM/NS India from a newly commissioned 1GW solar and wind project in Andhra Pradesh, representing a $0.7 billion investment expected to reduce carbon emissions by 1.5 million metric tons annually.

Synopsis: - Environmental Product Declarations are becoming increasingly vital tools for businesses to measure and communicate their products' environmental impact, with SSAB's sustainability experts Kaisa Ahvonen and Emanuel Lindbäck offering guidance on how to interpret and leverage these complex documents for competitive advantage.

Synopsis: - Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has issued a stern warning that India will retaliate if the European Union implements its planned Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on imports, potentially complicating ongoing free trade agreement negotiations between the two economic powers.

Synopsis: - Boulder-based clean iron startup Electra has been awarded $8 million in refundable tax credits as the first-ever recipient of the Colorado Industrial Tax Credit Offering (CITCO), which the company will use to advance construction of its demonstration plant in Jefferson County aimed at revolutionizing iron production through electrification.

Synopsis: - Boulder-based clean iron startup Electra has been awarded $8 million in refundable tax credits as the first-ever recipient of the Colorado Industrial Tax Credit Offering (CITCO), which the company will use to advance construction of its demonstration plant in Jefferson County aimed at revolutionizing iron production through electrification.

Synopsis: - Nepal is poised to transform its steel industry by leveraging its abundant iron ore reserves estimated at 208 million metric tons and potential surplus hydropower capacity to produce green steel, potentially reducing dependence on imports from India while creating a sustainable industrial sector worth potentially Rs 22.5 trillion annually.

Synopsis: - Global specialty materials manufacturer Alleima has launched an innovative thermal spray technology initiative at its Sandviken facility, focusing on developing advanced coatings for electrolyzer components that will help reduce costs in green hydrogen production while expanding the company's sustainable energy portfolio.

Synopsis: - The International Maritime Organisation has reached a landmark agreement establishing the first global pricing mechanism for shipping emissions and setting standards for cleaner marine fuels, marking a significant step toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping by 2050, with the European Commission playing a pivotal role in securing the deal.

Synopsis: - Shipping company Berge Bulk has installed an innovative carbon capture system on its Ultramax vessel Berge Yotei that can trap up to 15 metric tons of CO₂ daily, potentially reducing emissions by 30%, as part of the company's comprehensive Maritime Marshall Plan aimed at achieving zero carbon emissions across its fleet by 2050.

Synopsis: - The UK and Norway have signed a landmark Green Industrial Partnership to accelerate clean energy development in the North Sea, with UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Norwegian ministers Terje Aasland and Cecilie Myrseth committing to joint investments in offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture despite recent setbacks in Britain's renewable energy sector.

Synopsis: - The UK government has allocated nearly €70 million to the Advanced Research and Invention Agency for controversial geoengineering projects aimed at artificially cooling the Earth, including thickening Arctic ice and modifying clouds, sparking intense debate within the scientific community about potential unintended consequences.

Synopsis: - Researchers from the University of Leeds have discovered a remarkable case of "ice piracy" in West Antarctica, where the Kohler West glacier has been diverting ice flow from its rapidly thinning neighbor, Kohler East, representing an accelerated version of a natural process that typically takes centuries to occur.