Tag: energy storage
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The Lithium Market Post-Goodenough: An Assessment Amid the Emergence of Potential Shortages
The world of science and engineering is in a state of melancholy. John B. Goodenough, the acclaimed inventor of the lithium-ion battery and a stalwart of the global scientific community, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. This Texas University professor, Nobel laureate, and celebrated public servant leaves behind a legacy that reshaped…
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The Lithium Surge: How Canada Could Become a Key Player in the Renewable Energy Revolution
As the global community becomes increasingly aware of the urgent need to transition to renewable energy, one element has found itself at the heart of the energy revolution: lithium. Known for its significant role in manufacturing rechargeable batteries for electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage, lithium represents a critical component of our greener future. This…
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Canada: A Critical Minerals Paradise Poised for Green Energy Transition
The race to secure a sustainable future powered by green energy continues to intensify, driving global demand for critical minerals vital to this transition. Few countries are as blessed with such an abundance of these resources as Canada. From lithium to uranium, copper to rare earth elements, Canada’s geological wealth is unmatched. This bountiful nation…
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Three’s a Crowd: the inevitability of renewable energy
A Necessary Change We need renewable energy. This is a concept I have firmly understood for most of my life after witnessing countless natural disasters spurred on by the effects of climate change. The sheer force of flash floods in Waverly, Tennessee claimed the lives of 22 people while the prolonged devastation of California’s drought has…