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Securing the UK’s critical minerals future: building an ethical and resilient supply chain

Maria Sharmina By Maria Sharmina, Xintong Cao and Rosa Cuéllar-Franca Filed Under: All posts, Energy and Environment, Environment, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted: August 14, 2025

The global transition to net zero hinges on securing minerals such as lithium and cobalt, which are critical for use in renewable energy technologies. Despite its rich mining heritage and expertise, the UK faces challenges in rebuilding a resilient and ethical critical minerals sector. The UK government has emphasised the importance of securing supplies of […]

Tagged With: CS-AdvancedMaterials, environment, science innovation, sustainability, technology policy, Tyndall Centre

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Don’t let early warnings on innovation arrive too late

Hilary Sutcliffe By Hilary Sutcliffe Filed Under: Science and Technology Posted: February 19, 2014

A new approach to seeking out and responding positively to early warnings on technological innovations is needed, argues Hilary Sutcliffe, who warns we need to welcome them and be prepared to act if necessary.  A must read for anyone involved in innovation is the latest volume of the European Environment Agency’s ‘Late Lessons from Early Warnings […]

Tagged With: disasters, early warning, innovation policy, precaution, science innovation, technology policy

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