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What makes steel a hard-to-abate sector in climate mitigation efforts? Discuss the pathways available for decarbonising steel production in India.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Q5. What makes steel a hard-to-abate sector in climate mitigation efforts? Discuss the pathways available for decarbonising steel production in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question As India pursues more ambitious climate targets while simultaneously planning large-scale expansion of steel capacity, making decarbonisation of …

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Source:  TH  Context: The steel industry contributes 8% of global CO2 emissions. Decarbonization efforts have spurred innovations in green steel using renewable energy and sustainable practices. About Green Steel: What It Is: Green steel refers to steel produced using renewable energy and sustainable processes, minimizing carbon emissions. Various Methods in Prodcution: Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF): …

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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Hindu  Context: The Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation approved 13 Task Forces for defining the roadmap for ‘Green Steel’.    About Green Steel: The term ‘Green Steel’ refers to a steelmaking process that lowers greenhouse gas emissions, cuts costs and improves the quality of steel.    Government Initiatives towards Green …

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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography/ Environment/ Science and Steel   Source: DTE Context: Intergovernmental organisation International Energy Agency has released a document saying that most net-zero emission (NZE) routes for steel and cement production are not yet commercially available including for ‘green steel’   What is Green Steel? Green Steel is the manufacturing of steel using renewable or low-carbon energy …

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