Transition Minerals According to UNEP's Sustainable Minerals Dependent (UNEA-6, 26th Feb-1st March 2024)
19 FEB 2024 STORY ENERGY
What are energy transition minerals and how can they unlock the clean energy age?
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Ever since the first lump of coal was burned thousands of years ago, fossil fuels have played a central part in the story of humanity. But as the world transitions away from these planet-warming energy sources, demand is shifting towards a subset of minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt.
These energy transition minerals are essential components in many of today’s clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric vehicles.
However, the mining and processing of transition minerals can ravage landscapes, decimate ...
Date: 24 February 2024 Comments: 0