

The Dirty Truth About Our Clean Energy Future
Far Out explores the future of science, technology, and culture and how these changes may affect humanity and life on Earth.
The Dirty Truth About Our Clean Energy Future
Season 1 Episode 16 | 11m 25s | CC
In order to develop clean energy technology, specific rare earth metals like cobalt and nickel need to be harvested. These often come at a steep human and environmental cost– but what if there was another way? Some propose sourcing these metals from the ocean floor or asteroids, but these solutions come with additional considerations and concerns.
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