As the coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated, the United States’ over-reliance on foreign imports of critical minerals, particularly those that are available domestically, can have dangerous effects. Shortages of critical minerals used for medical equipment and pharmaceuticals have been notable in healthcare, but strains on supply lines are also a concern in the energy sector, especially for renewable energy technologies.

Fortunately, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is highlighting this issue by holding a hearing on Wednesday, June 24, at 9:30 AM Eastern. You can watch it on the committee’s live webcast page or see a recording on its website shortly afterward.