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Some problems grow quietly, almost politely, until they stop being ignorable. Space junk is one of those. It does not announce itself from the ground, yet it circles above us every day, passing satellites, brushing past spacecraft, waiting for a mistake. Over time, the clutter has built up. Old rocket shells, broken parts, forgotten machines….
Europe, like many other parts of the world, is trying to reduce its dependence on importing these key metals from China. The focus is on recycling rare earths that are already in Europe. And the ripple effects from Europe’s growing appetite for rare earths raw materials extend all the way to Sweden’s far North. According…
A world in warming, under most circumstances, tipping toward deep cooling does seem counterintuitive; yet, Earth’s geological record is replete with such episodes when rising greenhouse gases were followed by abrupt climatic reversals. Today, scientists increasingly look to the oceans for an explanation, where the quiet work of microscopic organisms regulates the exchange of carbon…
Earth’s relationship with space is much more complex than it used to be. Space around our planet was thought to be influenced almost solely by natural forces like the Sun and the Earth’s magnetic field for many years. But the latest studies indicate that humans have had a hand in the matter too, although it…
The European Union on Wednesday rolled out a multi-billion-euro strategy to reduce its dependence on China for rare earths, unveiling measures to boost domestic mining, refining and recycling capacity amid rising geopolitical pressure on critical supply chains.The plan comes after months of turbulence triggered by Beijing’s export controls, according to AFP, which have disrupted manufacturers…
China’s control over rare earth elements did not happen overnight. It is the result of decades of investment across every stage of the chain — from mining and reserves to processing and technology — giving Beijing significant influence in its trade dispute with Washington. These 17 minerals are essential for defence equipment such as fighter…
In a boost to India’s domestic rare earth manufacturing capabilities, PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared an over Rs 7,200 crore Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) Scheme. The scheme aims to establish integrated manufacturing facilities with a capacity of 6,000 Metric Tons per Annum (MTPA) of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets. The initiative hopes…
A worldwide rush to tap the Arctic’s resources is accelerating as countries look for alternatives to China’s stronghold over strategic minerals. Melting ice and improving access have drawn renewed interest to the largely undeveloped polar region, which is increasingly viewed as a potential source of rare earths, base metals and new trade routes, as per…
The United States is hoping to finalise its rare earths agreement with China by Thanksgiving, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday, signalling momentum in the negotiations launched after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in South Korea last month, AFP reported.The tentative deal reached in late October includes a one-year suspension of…
NASA scientist James Hansen took a courageous step by alerting the United States Congress to the growing danger of a warming planet in 1988. His warning, however, was largely dismissed at the time. Now, nearly 37 years later, Hansen has returned to the forefront of climate research, leading a team of international scientists in highlighting…
