Rare Earths Shortage Would Spur Pentagon Action
The Defense Department would intervene in case of a shortage of rare earth materials for defense electronics and…
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Japan, U.S., EU Discuss Rare Earth Supply Security
Officials from the United States, the European Union and Japan are pledging to work closer together on ways…
The Great Global Hunt for Rare Earth Metals Comes to Texas
This week President Obama criticized China for curtailing its exports of more than a dozen rare-Earth metals, which…
How to Recycle 2011’s Old Gadgets for Good Karma, Profit
It’s 2012. You just got a new laptop, smartphone, or TV for the holidays. Heck, maybe you received…
Who Should Pay for E-Waste Disposal?
Hong Kong will soon have a facility designated for dismantling and recycling electronic products such as televisions, refrigerators…
Your Dead iPhone is a Gold Mine – Literally
If you're one of the more than 1 million Apple enthusiasts who pre-ordered an iPhone 4S this week,…
House E-Waste Bill Would Stop Dumping Toxic Electronics on Developing Countries, while Recovering Rare Earths
Two US Representatives reintroduced legislation last week to stop sham U.S. "recyclers" from dumping electronic waste on developing…
Keeping ‘E-Waste’ out of Landfills
New and improved tech gadgets are constantly debuting, but throwing the old ones away for a better model…