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Reports & Analysis
Germany has already exceeded its annual ecological limits
Germany has already exceeded its annual ecological limits
If the whole planet consumed like the Germans, we would need three times as many resources.
Rare earths found in Sweden: a game-changer?
Rare earths found in Sweden: a game-changer?
Sweden has huge deposits of rare earths. Could the discovery reduce Europe’s dependence on China?
Neodymium: The metal driving the energy transition
Neodymium: The metal driving the energy transition
China is world leader when it comes to mining neodymium - a metal in high demand worldwide.
Cities worldwide go dark for Earth Hour
Cities worldwide go dark for Earth Hour
In an effort to draw attention to climate change, landmarks around the globe have gone dark during Earth Hour.
Afghans fleeing halfway around globe hope for refuge in US
Afghans fleeing halfway around globe hope for refuge in US
An Afghan family that survived a treacherous journey to the US awaits a decision on whether they can stay.
Will Germany face a rare earths shortage?
Will Germany face a rare earths shortage?
The raw materials needed for the green transition are in the hands of rivals, including China and Russia.
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In the spotlight
Falling space debris: How high is the risk I'll get hit?
An International Space Station battery fell back to Earth and, luckily, splashed down harmlessly in the Atlantic.
Deep-sea mining: Climate action with environmental costs
Mining companies are looking to the ocean floor to extract rare earths and metals. What are the risks?
Space exploration in 2024: 5 things to know
2024 is set to be an exciting year for space exploration. What's in store?
Russia, China ahead in race for Bolivia's lithium
By wooing Bolivia, Russia, like China, has gained access to one of the world's largest lithium reserves.
From Darwin to Mars: Why life's origins are disputed
Life is a mystery. If it all began in Darwin's earthly primordial soup, how do we explain evidence of the same in space?
Russia plundering Ukraine's natural resources
Russia is keen to exploit Ukraine's highly valuable natural resources, such as iron ore and coal.