After only a week in Shanghai, one gets the sense that China is facing staggering ecological challenges …
Another Scramble. This One for the Arctic
The Arctic is becoming a hot spot in terms of industry and politics and this is driven by both the opportunity to exploit its mineral riches and as a shipping route.
The Game is Afoot – the scramble for Rare Earths
There is a worldwide scramble going on to develop alternative sources for rare earths …
Danger! Rare earth elements may cause serious problems!
Rare Earth Elements are key to the production of the batteries and magnets found in electric cars and wind turbines …
Do Electric Cars have a positive impact on climate change?
The carbon footprint of electric vehicles requires very complex calculations …