Ok-Water5348
Ok-Water5348 t1_jaqw4bz wrote
Reply to Electric world that kicks out fossil fuels will cost less than combustion economy. 30TW of wind and solar PV will take 0.2% of earth's surface. by DisasterousGiraffe
I argue that for an electricity world that is phasing out fossil fuels and moving to renewables, a less-than-burning economy presupposes that the cost of renewable technologies continues to fall, while also requiring innovation and investment in energy storage and networks. Only in this way can the stability and reliability of renewable energy sources be ensured, as well as the demand elasticity to meet energy demand.
Ok-Water5348 t1_jar923f wrote
Reply to German scientists show a commercially feasible method for cyanobacteria to extract 17 rare earth elements from low-concentration sources. Currently, most of the world's supply of these elements is mined in China. by lughnasadh
In my opinion, this technological innovation is of great significance, because rare earth elements play an irreplaceable role in modern technology and industrial production. From mobile phones to electric vehicles, from medical equipment to solar panels, these elements are needed. Most of the world's supply of these elements is now mined in China, and Chinese export restrictions and trade policies have made global markets more uncertain about the stability of these elements.
In addition, the method of extracting rare earth elements from low-concentration cyanobacteria is also an environmentally friendly and sustainable way, which helps to reduce the pressure on limited resources and the pollution of the environment.