Sunday, September 18, 2011

China Consolidates Grip on Rare Earths

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/16/business/global/china-consolidates-control-of-rare-earth-industry.html

Reading about fluorescent lamps in the assigned readings, you must be starting to understand the role of rare earth metals in helping fluorescent lamps emit light. How does its shortage affect you? What could be the solution?