Steelmakers around the world are testing new manufacturing methods to cut down on carbon emission levels. These low-carbon technologies use hydrogen and electricity instead of traditional fossil fuels to produce raw steel. A significant reduction in carbon emissions is essential to keep global warming below the 1.5 degree Celsius target set under the 2015 Paris climate agreement. But economists agree that decarbonising an industry will require lifelong cooperation from major players, particularly China, where half of global steel demand comes from. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
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February 1, 2023
