
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 Material Energy Nexus
This chapter examines the critical relationship between materials and energy production, stressing the resource demands of renewable energy sources compared to fossil fuels. It also addresses the challenges in mining, the historical context of rare earth production, and the need for better governance in resource management.
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