Report: Unveiling the Truth Behind Blast Furnace Pollution

In this study, the Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC) and Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveal that Korean steel plants contribute to air pollution, premature deaths, and economic costs. Their emissions exceed recommended air quality levels, resulting in approximately 506 premature deaths in 2021 and costing KRW 3.4 trillion (USD 2.95 billion). Without intervention, the cumulative impact could be 19,400 deaths and KRW 127 trillion (USD 111 billion) by 2050. Implementing carbon-neutral policies recommended by SFOC and CREA could save lives and reduce economic burdens significantly.

Author: SFOC and CREA, November 2022

Resource: https://forourclimate.org/en/sub/data/보고서-crea-기후솔루션-국내-일관제철소의-대기오염-영향과-건강-피해