Looming Copper Shortage Could Be A Wake-up Call For Big Tech | OilPrice.com
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As demand for copper surges due to its use in electronics and renewable energy, there's a growing realization in mainstream media of potential future shortages.

TL;DR the world is running out of easily extracted copper at an alarming rate

  • cannache@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Sounds like India or South Africa lol, btw does this stuff happen much in the USA?

    • seafoam_green@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I’ve read about it happening in the US in poorer communities with houses that sit empty - bricks and other materials can be taken, too.