Critical Minerals: Nickel
March 26, 2024
Lithium ion batteries using high amounts of nickel have great energy density and storage capacity. Energy generation facilities and electric vehicle makers are expected to drive a 140% increase in demand for nickel by 2040.
Critical Minerals: Rare Earth Elements
March 19, 2024
When people speak of rare earth elements (REEs) in relation to green energy, they are usually referring to four elements–neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium–used to make permanent magnets, which are essential parts of wind turbine...
Team Update - Water & Wetlands - March 2024
March 12, 2024
Updates from our Water and Wetlands Stewards.
Critical Minerals: What Are They?
March 12, 2024
In the US, critical minerals are a subset of critical materials, which the 2020 Energy Act defines as “any non-fuel mineral, element, substance, or material that the Secretary of Energy determines: (i) has a high risk of supply chain disruption; and...
Team Update - Land Use and Transportation - March 2024
March 8, 2024
Updates from our Land Use and Transportation team.
Team Update - Forests & Wildlife - March 2024
March 7, 2024
Updates from our Forests and Wildlife Stewards.
Legislation to End Litigation Over “Minneapolis 2040” Passes First Legislative Committee
March 5, 2024
Compromise Language from Environmental Organizations Draws Support as New Impacts on Suburban Communities Adds to Urgency
Contact: Peter Wagenius, Sierra Club Legislative Director, peter.wagenius@sierraclub.org | 612.799.5007
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