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Coal rebound: Global CO2 emissions were at a record high in 2021

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Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose 6% in 2021, reaching their highest level ever due to increased use of coal power plants, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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thyssenkrupp greenlights construction of €2B hydrogen-powered direct reduction plant for low-CO2 steel

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We are thus underlining our claim to make a significant and, above all, rapid contribution to the green transformation—also where steel is concerned. In this region, we have everything that is needed for a successful green transformation. In this way, thyssenkrupp is accelerating the start of low-CO2 steel production.

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New catalyst opens door to CO2 capture in coal-to-liquids process

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World energy consumption projections expect coal to stay one of the world’s main energy sources in the coming decades, and a growing share of it will be used in CT—the conversion of coal to liquid fuels (CTL). By 2020, CTL is expected to account for 15% of the coal use in China. —Wang et al.

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EIA expects 7% increase in US energy-sector CO2 emissions as economic activity increases during 2021

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EIA forecasts coal-related CO 2 emissions will increase by 17% in 2021 because the share of US electricity generated by coal has increased significantly this year. Despite significant growth in energy-related CO2 emissions as the U.S. Despite significant growth in energy-related CO2 emissions as the U.S.

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IEA: global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021; largely driven by China

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billion tonnes, their highest ever level, as the world economy rebounded strongly from the COVID-19 crisis and relied heavily on coal to power that growth, according to new IEA analysis. Coal accounted for over 40% of the overall growth in global CO 2 emissions in 2021, reaching an all-time high of 15.3 billion tonnes.

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BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network

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This manufacturing process has significant potential for CO 2 savings, compared to coal-based steel production in a blast furnace. The BMW Group already signed an agreement with Swedish startup H2 Green Steel in October of last year.

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ArcelorMittal Europe to produce “green steel” starting in 2020

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Ultimately to reach zero, this hydrogen will need to be green (produced via electrolysis which is powered by renewable electricity). ArcelorMittal is therefore developing new facilities to produce green hydrogen using electrolyzers. First verified green steel for customers.

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