Why REE Mining Makes Green Technology Not Very Green

Green technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels depend on rare earth elements, but extracting and processing these materials can create serious environmental and community health risks. Andrew Oliver examines the hidden costs of REE mining and explores how recycling, safer extraction methods, stronger regulation, and Indigenous participation could support a more responsible clean-energy transition.

Building the Future at Home: Exploring Earth Batteries, Vanadium Redox Batteries, and Solar Panels Through Science Projects

Explore how earth batteries, vanadium redox flow batteries and solar panels work through hands-on science projects. This article breaks down the electrochemical and photovoltaic principles behind renewable energy systems while showing students and educators how to build simple prototypes that demonstrate real-world sustainable technology.