In the hills of West Virginia, where coal once powered the nation’s factories and furnaces, a quiet transformation is taking place. In the town of Weirton, once known for its steel mills, a new factory is rising. But instead of steel, it will produce something far less glamorous and important for America’s future: rust.
Author: Lika Kobeshavidze
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