Across Europe, steelmakers face falling demand, global competition and the challenges of decarbonisation. Whilst Port Talbot will be switching to less energy-intensive electric arc furnaces, Sanjoy Sen looks at the alternative technologies that are emerging.
Why the Government shouldn’t step in to save steel
Government intervention won’t improve the long term fortunes of Redcar and Port Talbot, says Paul Swinney.
Governments must step up for steel
Andy Richards says the UK and Welsh Governments must stop dithering over the way forward for steel.
New Severn Barrage would exploit two-way tides
Peter Hain makes the case for the biggest Welsh investment project in more than a generation
Burnishing steel at Port Talbot
Rhys David says Tata’s willingness to invest in Wales tells us that an iconic industry will continue to be a major part of the Welsh economy
Nordic values could help Welsh press
With Welsh newspapers in crisis Geraint Talfan Davies looks at the way other countries help their newspapers
Legislating for a greener Wales
Gordon James calls for the next Assembly to deliver an Environmental Rights Law