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The big eco dilemma: How rare earth metals have become a thorn in the side of the green agenda

August 2nd, 2021
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Link: https://www.rt.com/op-ed/530610-rare-earth-metals-eco-dilemma/

They are 17 similar heavy metals, integral to modern electric and electronic technology, renewable energy, computers, lasers, glass, magnets and various industrial processes..Used in magnets, batteries, catalytic converters, motors, turbines, medical devices, smart phones, power tools, camera lenses, laptops, wind turbines, electric or hybrid cars, x-ray machines, and guided missiles. .A single iPhone contains eight different rare earth metals.. 80% of rare-earth metal extraction and processing takes place in China,with.potential for disruption. US currently 100% reliant on foreign sources for 20 different minerals, heavily reliant for 50 more

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