The Rare Metals War

The Rare Metals War: Exposing the Dark Side of Clean Energy and Digital Technologies By Guillaume Pitron Scribe Publications, 2023 A growing reliance on green technologies has led to a surge in demand for rare metals. Cobalt, gold, and palladium are essential components of electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels, as well as smartphones, computers, and other digital devices. However, the mining and trading of these metals come with significant environmental, economic, and geopolitical costs. The green-tech revolution has reduced our reliance on fossil fuels, but it also sets us up for a new dependence on rare metals. Until now, little is known about how these metals are mined and traded, or their impact on the world around us. This book sheds light on the hidden side of clean energy and digital technologies, revealing the complex web of issues surrounding our increasing reliance on rare metals. By exploring the environmental, economic, and geopolitical implications of the resources race, Guillaume Pitron offers a timely and thought-provoking analysis of our modern technological order.