Rare Minerals in Batteries? Greener, Friendlier Alternatives Already in Use — RMI Reality Check

© 2021 Rocky Mountain Institute. Published with permission. Originally posted on RMI Outlet.  By Amory Lovins The Myth For years, commentators have been handwringing about the extraction practices, environmental and social harms, and corporate ownership of mining operations that contribute to clean energy technology, with a focus on cobalt, rare … [continued]

Solar Ammonia for Shipping

By Miguel R.L. (aka Lambda), ETH Zürich engineer In part 1 of the ammonia vs biofuels discussion, we looked at the large-scale destruction that would ensue if we scaled biofuel production to satisfy global demand. But while we have established that biofuels lose out handily to PV in the area … [continued]