Fact brief - Are there enough minerals for solar power expansion to help mitigate climate change? Posted on 11 August 2026 by Sue Bin ParkSkeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Are there enough minerals for solar power expansion to help mitigate climate change? About fact briefs published on GigafactFact briefs are short, credibly sourced summaries that offer "yes/no" answers in response to claims found online. Fact briefs are created by contributors to Gigafact — a nonprofit project looking to expand participation in fact-checking and protect the democratic process.