Rare Earths News
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The treasure hidden in our gadgetsRecovering metals from old electronics could save money and the environment. -
The dark side of renewable energyRare earth metals are essential for wind turbines and solar power projects but mining them causes pollution.
Rare Earths Opinion
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Vital for life, heat and power—what you never knew about salt water– Salt water is literally the most common substance on the surface of Earth, and could be the key to a more sustainable future, writes University of Queensland's Timothy Duignan. -
Why we're hunting for treasure—in old landfill sites– Each year more than 300 tonnes of processed gold are dumped in landfills. What if we could mine landfills for gold and other precious metals, ask researchers from Keele University. -
Three ways making a smartphone can harm the environment– Do you know what it takes to make the smartphone in your hand?
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Thai homes score world's first in storing sunshine– A Thai firm has built the country's first homes that runs on solar power for 24 hours a day, using a hybrid of solar PV panels and fuel cells.
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Dead EV batteries may get second life as solar storehouses– Japanese firms venture into solar energy storage using discarded electric vehicle batteries, complementing the country's move to continue building more solar power plants.
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