
How the Shortage of Critical Raw Materials Affects Our Society
How the Shortage of Critical Raw Materials Affects Our Society
Imagine a world without nickel, copper, or silver. No electric vehicles. No smartphones. No renewable energy infrastructure. Without these essential raw materials, the development of modern technology and sustainable energy systems would come to a halt. These materials power our daily lives and industries—yet many of them are becoming harder to source, making the issue of critical raw materials one of the defining challenges of our time.