The U.S. doesn’t produce the minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips or military technology. Authorities want to change that as quickly as possible.By Dylan BaddourMajor oil companies are drilling in East Texas again, but not for oil. This time, they’re after lithium for batteries and other rare elements.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: October 21, 2025 10:09 PM
Atmospheric CO₂
424.8 ppm
+18.0
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1933.54 ppb
+12.29
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year