Traditional methods of preparing iron rely on coal-powered blast furnaces, but the University of Oregon research team is using electro-chemistry and salt water to make iron — a process that could lead to cheaper and greener production of steel. Watch more The Story videos: http://bit.ly/watchTheStory Follow The Story on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStoryKGW Follow The Story on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestorykgw