Like the white picket fence, the stainless steel fence — prevalent in New York neighborhoods densely populated by Asian homeowners — evokes a sense of making it, but it’s flashier.
Tag: Steel and Iron
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Corporations Pledge to Buy ‘Green’ at Davos Gathering
A global buyers’ club of more than 50 companies, including Microsoft and Ford Motor, say they will buy “green” steel, aluminum and other commodities by 2030.
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In Afghanistan, Collecting Scrap Metal Is a Risky Pursuit
Discarded metal left by decades of conflict has become a livelihood for impoverished Afghans. But many have been killed by unexploded munitions.
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U.S. to Lift Tariffs on Ukrainian Steel
The Biden administration will lift a 25 percent tariff on the Ukrainian steel sector for one year to help the country’s economy.
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Chasing a Mighty Relic of Yesteryear: Union Pacific 4014
A train enthusiast reflects on the grandeur of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, recently returned to service.