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But Decarbonizing Steel Is Essential to Our Future

A worker tags a giant block of heated steel at the rolling mill at the ThyssenKrupp steelworks in Germany.
A worker tags a giant block of heated steel at the rolling mill at the ThyssenKrupp steelworks in Germany. Photo: Sean Gallup (Getty Images)

The world won’t stop using steel anytime soon. In fact, production has increased over the past decade and, supply chain issues notwithstanding, is expected to increase. The IEA report calls for more efficient use of steel, including using more scrap metal, building lighter-weight vehicles, and more. The group’s report shows that by 2030, steel demand is actually 7% lower. That’s vital to getting the world on track to its main climate goal.