raw materials
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Professor Bradshaw says societies will need to rethink how land, water, energy, and raw materials are used if future generations are to live safely and sustainably.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Hewson said there has been a "perfect storm" of increased costs for raw materials, energy, labour costs and even changes to packaging regulation that has made these essentials more expensive.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
The EU has been scrambling to diversify its supply of critical raw materials, as it seeks to cut its dependence on the elements from China.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
British polymer manufacturer Victrex last week said it would reduce its workforce by 10% while warning that its profits may fall below expectations due to the elevated costs of energy and raw materials.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
It may well be that ancient hunter-gatherers living in zones more fertile than the Kalahari spent even less time obtaining food and raw materials.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
