Tag: renewable energy
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Why Minerals May Define the 21st Century
Greenland and other regions hold critical minerals vital for renewable energy and digital tech, driving fierce global competition. Mining remains destructive and politically fraught, dominated by China. Alternatives like deep-sea, space, recycling, and innovations such as phytomining offer hope. The challenge: secure metals sustainably without devastating people or planet.
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Namibia To Build World’s First Hydrogen Economy
In Namibia’s vast desert, a bold push to produce green hydrogen is taking shape, aiming to power cleaner industries and transform its economy. With abundant sun and wind, projects like HyIron promise low-carbon steel and ammonia exports, though challenges remain—from water scarcity to financing risks and pressing local needs. The stakes, and hopes, are high.