2024 Steel Stories

The Sustainable Steel Community Cohort is made up of passionate advocates, workers, and residents who are fighting for a healthier, more sustainable future in steel communities. Through months of learning, discussion, and collaboration, cohort members honed their deeply personal Steel Stories, accounts of how the steel industry has shaped their lives, their health, and their communities.

These stories highlight multigenerational ties to steel mills, the impact of pollution on families, and the urgent need for change. They speak to both the struggles and the hope that drive our work to transition toward clean steel solutions that protect health, jobs, and environment.

Hear their powerful stories below and join us in the fight for a cleaner industry.