British Steel has announced plans to close its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe and replace them with electric arc furnaces in an effort to make the company more environmentally friendly.
This move puts up to 2,000 jobs at risk. The transition is part of a plan to put the UK steel industry on a greener, more sustainable footing.
While the UK government has offered support, including over £300 million in investment, unions have expressed concerns about job losses and the potential impact on the industry.
Critics argue that the shift may not reduce overall carbon emissions if the UK imports virgin steel from abroad.