War, Wind Power, And The Green Way Forward For Ukraine

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 18:10:00 +0000

Wind power continues to add megawatts of clean power to the Ukrainian electricity grid, even as Russia continues its drive to demolish the country’s energy infrastructure.

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95% of Steel-Related Emissions from Vehicles Can Be Cut Using Green Steel

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:30:59 +0000

As major consumers of coal-based steel, U.S. and E.U. automakers can catalyze market for green steelmaking The auto industry can eliminate more than 95% of greenhouse gas emissions from producing the steel for passenger vehicles by switching to fossil fuel-free steel, according to a new report released today by the … [continued]

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Green Steel Can Cut Climate Impact of Car Production for Just €57 a Vehicle

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:08:07 +0000

The auto industry can become a lead market for low-carbon steel production in Europe if lawmakers set content requirements. Steel made with green hydrogen and electric arc furnaces, or produced from scrap, can reduce the CO2 emissions of producing cars in Europe by 6.9 Mt in 2030, new analysis shows. That’s … [continued]

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Low-Carbon Steel: Volkswagen AG & Vulcan Green Steel Enter Into Partnership

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:07:02 +0000

Wolfsburg, Germany — Volkswagen AG and Vulcan Green Steel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a partnership for low-carbon steel — a key element of Volkswagen’s green steel strategy. “Decarbonizing supply chains is a decisive factor for the Volkswagen Group on the road to carbon neutrality. We want … [continued]

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Steel Reinforcement Is The Invisible Miracle Of Concrete Construction, But Comes With A Carbon Price

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:25:28 +0000

Reinforced concrete was invented in the mid-19th century, a game-changer in the construction world. French gardener Joseph Monier is often credited with its creation. While experimenting with materials to build stronger garden pots and tubs, he had the idea to combine concrete with iron mesh in 1849. Monier patented his … [continued]

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On Carbon Emissions, No Contest Between Wind Farms & Gas Power Plants

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 17 May 2024 12:44:26 +0000

Wind farms are already winning the low carbon race, and new carbon-cutting recycling and manufacturing technologies are also emerging.

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Green Hydrogen To Help Eject Fossil Fuels From Steel Industry

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 02 May 2024 15:10:28 +0000

Green hydrogen is working its way into the steel industry, and a new round of ARPA-E funding could help accelerate the trend.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $254 Million to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector & Revitalize Domestic Manufacturing

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 04:17:30 +0000

49 Projects Across 21 States and a New Funding Opportunity will Help Advance Next-Generation Technologies to Significantly Cut Emissions and … [continued]

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More Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Green Hydrogen Is Making Green Steel Happen

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:23:58 +0000

A $7 billion green steel plant uncorks the green hydrogen bottleneck with on-site electrolyzer systems and renewable energy.

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Ukraine’s Green Recovery To Kick Global Decarbonization Into High Gear

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:15:24 +0000

Russia launches a war over fossil energy resources, Ukraine claps back with green recovery plans focusing on wind, solar, and biomass.

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