Discovery could break China’s monopoly on key greentech materials

China currently enjoys a near-monopoly on the rare-earth oxides needed to make wind turbines, electric cars and other green technologies, but that could change, thanks to a discovery by British researchers. While the 15 rare-earth metals really aren't so rare -- they're more common in the Earth's crust than gold or platinum -- their oxides are…

ByThe Global ViewDecember 15, 20091Comment

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Samsung unveils heavy metalless, bioplastic phones

Devotees of Star Trek like to say that the program has been able, in its tenure, to predict the future. The evidence? Why, the communicator of course - dangerously reminiscent of today's clamshell mobiles. If the communicator is any guide to the accuracy of Star Trek's predictions, Greenbang worries. James T Kirk certainly had an…

ByThe Global ViewJune 17, 20080Comments

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Discovery could break China’s monopoly on key greentech materials

Samsung unveils heavy metalless, bioplastic phones

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