We need rare earth elements for a greener future, but there's a catch

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https://i.cbc.ca/1.6559494.1661268101!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_460/rare-earth-mine-nechalacho.jpg Rare earth elements are becoming increasingly important in the switch to clean energy, but mining them brings its own environmental footprint. So how do we balance the need for mining the minerals with environmental risks associated with the operations? And where does climate change fit in?


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