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Steel's Critical Role and Environmental Cost
The production of steel primarily relies on energy-intensive blast furnaces where coal is superheated to facilitate chemical processes with iron ore and limestone, culminating in molten iron. This method is crucial for creating essential infrastructure, yet it has significant environmental repercussions. For every ton of steel produced, approximately two tons of carbon dioxide are emitted, making steel production responsible for around 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.