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The Scramble for Rare Earths - 4. The EU's Dependency on China

The Scramble for Rare Earths - 4. The EU's Dependency on China

Misha Glenny asks whether the EU can find other ways of satisfying its rare earth demand.

Seriously... · BBC Radio 4

September 30, 202214m 25s

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Show Notes

Misha Glenny explores the world of rare earth metals. He asks whether the EU can end its dependency on China's supply of critical raw materials to fuel the green transition.

Guests:

Olivia Lazard, fellow at Carnegie Europe. Maros Sefcovic, Vice President of the European Commission Dr Julie Klinger, author of Rare Earth Frontiers: From Terrestrial Subsoils to Lunar Landscapes

Producer: Ben Carter Editor: Hugh Levinson Sound engineer: James Beard Production coordinator: Janet Staples