Minerals—they’re in our homes and our smartphones. But can we meet the demand for them without hurting the places and communities they come from? In this episode of Crash Course Geology, we’ll learn about mining, the critical minerals that power our technologies, and efforts to meet our mineral needs more responsibly. Introduction: Minerals 00:00 Minerals Power Modern Society 0:33 How Mining Works 1:13 Problems with Mining 2:34 The Search for Solution 5:12 Review and Credits 9:42 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RpwM8ZQPFk_DkzMJjMdtRrNGrJSNJ7FbgmQybSZ2Cqo/edit?tab=t.0 Check out our CC Geology Extracurricular Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOmqnkvEtNVOrm0eaIjFjJ7 *** Support us for $5/month on Patreon to keep Crash Course free for everyone forever! https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse Or support us directly: https://complexly.com/support Join our Crash Course email list to get the latest news and highlights: https://mailchi.mp/crashcourse/email Get our special Crash Course Educators newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iBgMhY Thanks to the following patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever: ., Alex Hackman, Allison Wood, Andrew Woods, AThirstyPhilosopher ., b.sav, Barbara Pettersen, Barrett, Bernardo Garza, Brandon Thomas, Breanna Bosso, Caleb Weeks, Chelsea S, Chuck Smith, Constance Urist, Dalton Williams, David Fanska, DexcilaDou, Diana, Elizabeth LaBelle, Emily Beazley, Emily T, Eric Koslow, Erminio Di Lodovico, Evol Hong, Gina Mancuso, Ian Dundore, Indija-ka Siriwardena, Jason Buster, Jason Rostoker, Jason Terpstra, Jennifer Killen, Jennifer Wiggins-Lyndall, John Lee, Johnathan Williams, Joseph Ruf, Katie Dean, Katrix , Ken Davidian, Ken Penttinen, Kevin Knupp, Kristi Wallace Knight, Krystle Young, Kyle & Katherine Callahan, Laurel Stevens, Leah H., Les Aker, Luke Sluder, Marcus Bruun, Matt Curls, Matthew Fredericksen, Michael Maher, NassauLinda, Nathan Taylor, oranjeez, Perry Joyce, Pietro Gagliardi, Quinn Harden, Rie Ohta, Rizwan Kassim, Roger Harms, Samantha, Sarah & Nathan Catchings, Scezumin, Scott Harrison, Shruti S, Siobhán, Stephen Akuffo, Stephen McCandless, Steve Segreto, Tandy Ratliff, Tanner Hedrick, team dorsey, Thomas, Toni Miles, Trevin Beattie, Triad Terrace, VI-Ed Podcast, Wai Jack Sin __ Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet? Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecrashcourse/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/YouTubeCrashCourse Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/thecrashcourse.bsky.social CC Kids: http://www.youtube.com/crashcoursekids