Green Steel Committee hopes to clean up Region steelmaking

GARD continues to fight for Gary Works green steel production

Ten years ago, all steel products made at mills were produced in a blast furnace. Now, about 20% is produced with direct reduction, and the remainder is produced through blast furnaces. Members of Gary Advocates for Responsible Development are encouraging U.S. Steel to take part in the growing direct reduction trend, saying the furnaces are better for the local environment and public health. “Gary is known as a highly polluted city,” said Jack W…

Green Steel Committee hopes to clean up Region steelmaking

Northwest Indiana's steel mills produced 28 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2020. That's more than eight states in the United States.