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Unearthing the Mining and Recycling Challenges of Renewable Energy
2024-06-13 14:34:03| Waste Age
Renewable energy technologies are poised for growth. However, their expansion places significant demands on critical minerals, raising concerns about potential supply shortages and increased costs. Tessa Lee's research highlights the substantial increase in critical mineral demand necessary to meet decarbonization goals, emphasizing the need for strategies such as recycling to mitigate shortages, while underscoring the importance of addressing sustainability and geopolitical challenges in scaling up mineral extraction to support the energy transition.
Category:Energy and Environment