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The Complex Problems With Critical Metals (w/ Vince Beiser)

The Climate Pod

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Recycling Challenges and Sustainable Solutions

This chapter examines the multifaceted challenges of recycling critical metals, highlighting both its benefits and the environmental and ethical issues it entails. It discusses the inefficiencies of current recycling practices in the U.S., contrasts them with more effective methods in developing countries, and emphasizes the importance of the right to repair movement. Additionally, the chapter advocates for reduced car dependency as a means to enhance sustainability and improve quality of life.

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