Can silver help reduce carbon emissions? How this precious metal plays a role in a sustainable future

Silver, once prized for jewelry and currency making, is becoming a staple of the green transition.

The precious metal has broad uses in things like solar panels, electric vehicles, water filters, and hydrogen fuel. This transformation has redefined silver’s usefulness, making it a favourite among sustainability mavens—so much so that it could be one of the vital instruments in decarbonizing lifestyles and economies around the world.

This increasing importance is, of course, giving rise to silver’s value. Silver futures are trending up now that it’s a necessity for the latest vehicles, communication tools, and certain health applications.

Silver prices are near a 10-year high but still hold about three-quarters

→ Continue reading at BIV

Related articles

Comments

Share article

Latest articles