The Copper Shortage Killing the Green Dream

Dec 16, 2025

Wind, solar, EVs require 5-10x more copper than fossil fuels. Discovery rates crashed post-2015. Recycling provides 35%, demand doubling.

1 Comment

SomeNYDude (he/him)

Stunning stupidity. Wasn’t aware of copper.

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