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Does China’s Rare Earth’s Monopoly Imperil Clean Energy?
The minerals known as rare earths are likely the most important, but least understood factor in our transition to a low-carbon, clean-energy future. But, China dominates worldwide rare earth supplies and production, and their monopoly could corner the world economy. energyNOW! chief correspondent Tyler Suiters explores how U.S. dependence on China’s rare earths could affect our energy future and high-tech lifestyles.
Wind Industry Makes $10 Billion Case for Tax Credit
The seemingly annual rite whereby the wind industry argues why extending the wind energy Production Tax Credit makes good sense is once again upon us.
SF Underground Market Undone By County Health Department
ForageSF’s Underground Market has brought together hundreds of passionate players in the flavor game–the supportive community of creators, makers, eaters, and enjoyers sees 50 new vendor applications each month. Now, with more members than the health department can snap a latex glove at, they are saying “cease and desist”.
Pepsi Sponsors Sustainable Sunflower Production in Mexico
PepsiCo, Inc. has set itself up for a bright future with Mexican sunflower growers. The global snack leader made a commitment to purchase 100% of sustainably grown sunflower crops in a deal cosponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the largest multilateral lender in Latin America.
Making Paper Recycling More Efficient by Siting Mills Near “Urban Forests”
While there may be inefficiencies in the recycling loop of some materials, that doesn’t mean companies can’t innovate.
