Introduction: Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels Lithium, an alkali metal found in consumer electronics that is now powering the world’s growing fleet of electric vehicles and solving renewable energy’s intermittency issue, has often been cited as a key element in the transition away from fossil fuels. This is highlighted by the skyrocketing prices of lithium …
Introduction: Status of the Lithium Market The lithium market has changed considerably since December’s recap. Here are some of the biggest developments in the lithium sector since the beginning of the year: Lithium carbonate prices reached $59,000 USD per ton at the end of last quarter, with prices still increasing; Rio Tinto’s $2.4 billion USD …
Introduction: Electric Transport is the Future The transport sector is one of the most important carbon emitters in the world. As decision makers shift global economic models to more sustainable processes, there needs to be a change in how transport is undertaken, considering the 3 billion metric tons of CO2 caused by personal vehicles alone …
Throughout history development priorities have evolved, often matching the demands or ideals of society and industry. The Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, the Space Race – these all defined the priorities of global communities, and were spurred by several breakthroughs in science and technology. As such, the 21st century’s development themes were well defined when the …