The Guardian • 2021-05-11

Global renewable energy industry grew at fastest rate since 1999 last year

New wind and solar power projects in China, Europe and the US spurred 45% rise in capacity

Earther • 2021-05-05

We Need 6 Times More Minerals to Meet Our Clean Energy Goals

New analysis published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday says that globally, keeping pace with that 2050 goal could increase demand for critical minerals overall by as much as six-fold by 2040.

CNBC • 2021-05-05

Electric vehicles and renewables will need a dramatic rise in mineral supply, IEA warns 

With demand only set to increase, there will be a number of hurdles to overcome.

The Guardian • 2021-05-07

High mineral prices could slow down transition to clean energy, IEA warns

Demand for metals used in solar panels, wind turbines and batteries is outstripping supply

CNN • 2021-05-05

A shortage of these metals could make the climate crisis worse

The world won't be able to tackle the climate crisis unless there is a sharp increase in the supply of metals required to produce electric cars, solar panels, wind turbines and other clean energy technologies, according to the International Energy Agency.

The Guardian • 2021-05-10

Insufficient recycling of rare metals could hinder climate efforts, experts warn

Calls for tougher rules on recycling materials such as lithium and cobalt, which are vital for green technology