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June 4, 2026Green HealthOpen Access

Industrial CO2 Emissions, Climate Change, and Human Health: Decarbonization Pathways in Iron and Steel Production

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DDDominik DUBECMŠMarek ŠolcKKKristína KOVALČÍKOVÁ

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Overview

Review evaluates decarbonization pathways in iron and steel production, indicating potential health benefits through emission reductions.

Key Points

  • This review examines technological and systemic pathways for reducing emissions in iron and steel production and the constraints on their deployment.
  • Synthesized knowledge on blast furnace–basic oxygen furnace and electric arc furnace routes.
  • Evaluated decarbonization pathways including optimization of carbon-intensive processes and transition to low-carbon technologies.
  • Considered dependence on low-carbon electricity, hydrogen, infrastructure, and policy frameworks.
  • Decarbonization measures depend on alignment of energy systems and industrial investments.
  • Steel decarbonization can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution, implying substantial health co-benefits.
  • Technological readiness is not enough; effective implementation requires supportive policies and infrastructure.

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DUBEC et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2115bdd499ed480b16ec62https://doi.org/10.3390/greenhealth2020016
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