Nippon Steel takeover doesn’t mean safer, cleaner conditions, US workers and residents say
Summary
Nippon Steel bought US Steel for $14.9 billion, but workers and nearby residents are concerned about safety and pollution. A deadly explosion at a US Steel plant killed two workers, and locals say promised clean energy upgrades have not happened in the most polluted areas.Key Facts
- Nippon Steel acquired US Steel for $14.9 billion.
- Two workers died in an explosion at the Clairton Coke Works plant last August.
- The explosion happened due to a gas valve failure from 1953 during a cleaning operation.
- The victim’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming negligence.
- Nippon Steel pledged $11 billion to upgrade plants but has not focused on cleaner fuel production in Pennsylvania.
- The Edgar Thomson Works plant in Braddock plans to add a new hot strip mill, which may increase pollution.
- Over 70% of Braddock’s residents are Black, many living near the steel plant with low incomes.
- US Steel says it plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and maintains its equipment regularly.
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