Materials that are critical to our green future

Green sustainable energy and transport requires raw materials that may soon be in short supply. How critical is it?

Introducing four strategies that the EU could use to mitigate the risk of a shortage of these critical materials. To summarize, all four of these mitigation strategies should be implemented in order for the EU to transition to a more sustainable future.

Find out more on raw materials.

Science Area:

Energy and Transport

Topics:

Electromobility Industry Materials Science Renewable Transport

The European Commission’s priorities:

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