Contemporary Global Rare Earth Politics: Persistent Myths, Policy Challenges, and Possible Pathways Forward
An interesting lecture by Dr. Julie Klinger
Video and Podcast
Education Videos and Podcasts for Rare Earth Elements
Rare earths critical to net zero technology
The Rise of Rare Earth Mining Companies
How one rare earth mine could change the U.S. dependence on China
A video discusses the geopolitics of rare earth production
MIT Podcast- ‘Rare Earths for the Common People’
A podcast telling rich stories of domestic politics and local communities affected by REE mining in China, covering governance and environmental issues. They touch on protests against REE production from villagers in Guangxi province
Smithsonian Mag- ‘Podcast: All About Rare Earth Elements, the ‘Vitamins’ Of Modern Society’
A podcast with Professor Julie Klinger on the geopolitics of rare earths and the supply issues surrounding REEs
Seeker- ‘These Rare Elements Are Key to Renewable Energy, But What If They Run Out?’
Short explainer video on the importance of REEs for renewable energy expansion, while pointing out the environmental and health impacts of REE extraction/processing and resource supply constraints.
‘Rare Earth (2021)’
A short film highlighting the environmental impacts caused by REE mining in Baotou, China:
Science History Institute- ‘Rare Earths: The Hidden Cost to Their Magic’
A podcast on the hidden environmental damage caused by the extraction and processing of REEs and potential scientific solutions to these problems
PODCAST - Julie Klinger on China’s rare earth frontier
An interesting podcast talks about REE production in China.
21:30: How China’s near-monopoly on rare earths came to be
32:49: Mining and environmental degradation
45:32: China’s decision to slow down rare earth production and its consequences
Podcast | Where Will We Get the Rare Earth Minerals for Our Electric Cars?
Very interesting 22 mins podcast about REE’s impacts on electric cars
Podcast about Periodic Table
A podcast about every element in the periodic table, include REE by the Royal Society of Chemistry
For more education resources, please visit the REE Education Resource Database.