David Fickling

The amount of government spending needed to bullet-proof most of the world’s supplies of these elements is tiny

The irrepressible popularity of such gifts is a sign of how ungovernable consumer tastes can be

The biggest importer has been stockpiling hydrocarbons, despite the fact that its own consumption already appears to be peaking

Managing a growing mountain of waste rock is one of the biggest obstacles to getting our hands on precious ore

China is dominating the electric truck industry right now, and is likely to be a formidable competitor in the future

A rebound in populations of the fish shows capitalist self-interest and regulation can work together

Beijing’s green energy projects are bringing jobs, growth and cheap electricity to the developing world

If we want to restrict plastic use, we don’t need a UN conference. The solution starts much closer to home

Our addiction to consumerism is driving a surge in polymer production, and China is now the new ground zero

Stop pretending to be something else