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The Rare Metals War

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Guillaume Pitron's "The Rare Metals War" delves into the complex world of rare earth elements, crucial for modern technologies.

The book explores the environmental consequences of their extraction, particularly in China, and the geopolitical implications of their concentrated production.

Pitron highlights the West's offshoring of pollution and the resulting shift in global power dynamics.

He examines China's strategic planning and its impact on the global supply chain.

The book serves as a wake-up call, urging a more responsible approach to resource management and technological development.

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Mentioned by Paul Chapman as the author of the book, which details the geopolitical and environmental aspects of rare metal production.
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The Rare Metals War: pollution, politics and the energy transition with Guillaume Pitron

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