Industrial firms warn EU carbon overhaul could benefit polluters
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-07-01 18:03 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Energy, Labour & Workers, Tax & Budget, Environment & Climate
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BRUSSELS – Steelmaker SSAB is spending €6 billion ($6.8 billion) to upgrade its operations, switching from coal to low-carbon hydrogen in a bet that European Union policies would reward lower-emission production and help it outcompete more polluting rivals.
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