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SDG 13: Climate Action
Tackling the harder-to-abate sectors: join the conversation on 7 July
Reducing emissions from transport and heavy industry is crucial to a zero-carbon future. Find out more at the Virtual Industry Transition Day on 7 July.
Circular Economy
Aluminium can help to build the circular economy. Here's how
A circular economy could reduce emissions from the production of key materials by 40% in 2050 - and aluminium has a big role to play in this transition.
Migration
Scientists around the world are already fighting the next pandemic
Improving water, sanitation, and hygiene practice – a practice known as WASH – is vital in reducing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in developing countries.
Global Governance
UK’s CO2 emissions have fallen 29% over the past decade
A report by Carbon Brief shows that a steady decline in emissions meant the UK has recorded carbon levels so low they were last seen in 1888
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
This metal-based material could revolutionise soft robots
Researchers combined metals such as platinum, with ash. This has improved functionality while maintaining foldability and remaining lightweight,
Environment and Natural Resource Security
How volcanoes can teach us a thing or two about renewable energy
Rare metals such as neodymium, niobium and dysprosium that are essential to the production of wind turbines and electric cars, are mines from volcanoes.
Mining and Metals
This is why we use gold as currency
From its relatively low melting point to its yellow hue, gold possesses a combination of unique properties that set it apart from every other element in the periodic table.
Mining and Metals
The digital revolution will transform the steel industry
Manufacturers face a huge opportunity to use digital technology to improve efficiency, customer service, inventory levels and profits
Germany
Germany is turning its old mines into tourist hotspots
The eastern region of Lusatia has been transformed from a mining graveyard to Europe’s biggest lake region.
China
China rare earth prices soar on their potential role in trade war
The price jumps are a reaction to news that China could use rare earths as a means of targeting the US economy.
Space
Forget the space race, a lunar gold rush is about to start. Here's why that's a problem
As talk of missions to the moon, Mars and beyond gain traction once more, many have started to take the possibility of mining on the moon more seriously. But there are a number of reasons...
Electronics
This sensor uses a newly-discovered protein to hunt for rare-earth metals
The new protein-based sensor is significantly easier to use in situations where mass spectrometry is not an available option.
Climate Change
Flying cars could cut emissions, replace planes, and free up roads – but not soon enough
According to a new study, flying cars could eventually be greener than even electric road cars, but gaps in technology and practical uncertainties mean that they may not arrive in time to...
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
From the bronze age to food cans, here's how tin changed humanity
It might not be one of the first metals which comes to mind when you think about importance or value. But tin made the transition into the bronze age possible, and more recently brought u...
Mining and Metals
Seven trends shaping the future of the mining and metals industry
The mining and metals industry is recovering from one of its most difficult periods in decades - and it now has to contend with a rapidly changing world. Here are seven factors that will ...