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14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Misha Glenny explores the world of rare earth metals. Reducing CO2 emissions requires critical raw materials like lithium but mining and processing them can harm the environment. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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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. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Misha Glenny explores the world of rare earth metals. In the final episode he hears how Russia's interest in Ukraine might be partially motivated by its huge mineral deposits. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Misha Glenny explores the world of rare earth metals. Neodymium is vital for wind turbines and electric motors but can the world become less dependent on China to supply it? Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Misha Glenny explores the world of rare earth metals. They're vital for the future of technology and the green transition but some see China's monopoly as a serious challenge. Show more
