India's steel industry expansion plans threaten national and global emissions goals, report finds
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India's ambition to double steel production by 2030 poses risks to its climate goals and global emissions targets. A report by Global Energy Monitor highlights the challenge of India's reliance on coal-based steelmaking, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. While India aims for substantial clean power generation and a net-zero target by 2070, its steel sector remains heavily carbon-intensive. Experts suggest there is still an opportunity to adopt lower-emission technologies, but immediate action is needed to avoid long-term competitiveness issues. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)