The Scramble for Rare Earths - 4. The EU's Dependency on China
Misha Glenny explores the world of rare earth metals. He asks whether the EU can wean itself off China's rare earths and find alternative supplies to fuel the green transition.
Misha Glenny explores the world of rare earth metals. He asks whether the EU can end its dependency on China's supply of critical raw materials to fuel the green transition.
Guests:
Olivia Lazard, fellow at Carnegie Europe.
Maros Sefcovic, Vice President of the European Commission
Dr Julie Klinger, author of Rare Earth Frontiers: From Terrestrial Subsoils to Lunar Landscapes
Producer: Ben Carter
Editor: Hugh Levinson
Sound engineer: James Beard
Production coordinator: Janet Staples
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