Iron and Steel Industry Emissions: A Global Analysis of Trends and Drivers.

ABSTRACT: The iron and steel industry (ISI) is important for socio-economic progress but emits greenhouse gases and air pollutants detrimental to climate and human health. Understanding its historical emission trends and drivers is crucial for future warming and pollution interventions. Here, we offer an exhaustive analysis of global ISI emissions over the past 60 years, forecasting up to 2050. We evaluate emissions of carbon dioxide and conventional and unconventional air pollutants, including heavy metals and polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans. Based on this newly established inventory, we dissect the determinants of past emission trends and future trajectories. Results show varied trends for different pollutants. Specifically, PM_2.5 emissions decreased consistently during

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10621597 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature