Could metal scarcity undermine clean tech revolution?

James Murray
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New report suggests supplies of crucial metals are secure in the short to medium term, but policy intervention may be required as demand soars

It is a question that is rarely posed, at least in public. If global demand for clean technologies continues to expand as rapidly as expected, will manufacturers of solar panels, wind turbines, electric...

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