
Prof. Saleem Ali, University of Delaware, on the Global Scramble for Rare Earths and Critical Minerals
A Sustainable Future
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Navigating the Renewable Energy Transition
This chapter explores the challenges of shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy, particularly regarding the reliance on critical minerals and their environmental implications. It discusses the need for a circular economy, the geopolitical dynamics of resource control, and the balance between sustainability and industrial growth. Additionally, it critiques common misconceptions about the value of rare earth metals and the market dynamics affecting environmental security.
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