The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking

Green steel start-ups in the US, like Boston Metal and Electra, are revolutionizing steel production by using electricity instead of fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions. Boston Metal's innovative method heats iron ore using electrolysis, separating impurities and producing molten iron, while Electra's low-temperature process dissolves iron ore into an acidic solution to collect purified iron. These green initiatives aim to lower the steel industry's significant global emissions and show promise for a more sustainable future. Switching to electric arc furnaces and renewable energy sources, despite challenges, could pave the way for a greener steel industry.