Which minerals or metals are critical for a low-carbon future (2 points)? What evidence do you have that this mineral/metal is important (2 points)? Is operating a mine to retrieve those critical minerals/metals better for the environment than continuing to burn fossil fuels (2 points)?
a) Lithium - essential for batteries
b) Platinum - catalyst in fuel cells
c) Copper - vital for renewable energy technologies
d) Iron - key component in wind turbines