Global Superpowers

Global Superpowers Clash Over $1 Trillion in Rare Earths Hidden Beneath the Ocean

The global competition for $1 trillion worth of rare earth elements beneath the ocean is intensifying, with China, the U.S., and Japan vying for control over seabed resources. This race raises concerns about the environmental impacts of deep-sea mining and the ethical challenges surrounding rare earth production. As nations push for sustainable practices and technological innovation, the future of rare earths will shape global geopolitics and the green energy transition.