Tag: metals
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Exploring Recycling as a Solution to Metal Shortages in the Green Energy Transition
Recycling emerges as a crucial strategy to mitigate the looming shortages of critical metals necessary for the green energy transition. With the growing demand for metals like copper, nickel, and lithium outpacing supply, the video highlights the potential of recycling to narrow these gaps. A 2023 report by the Energy Transitions Commission reveals that extensive…
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Exploring the Critical Role and Impending Shortage of Copper in Global Electrification Efforts
The recent video from The Wall Street Journal highlights the increasing global demand for copper due to its pivotal role in electrification, including its use in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, and the power grid. With a projected shortfall of over 5 million metric tons by the start of the next decade, the metal’s scarcity…