The same Michael Shellenberger who assured us PV cells are made with rare earth elements?

I think you're referring to this piece: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelshellenberger/2018/05/23...

Yes, I don't love that he puts out hits like that on solar and wind in his effort to promote nuclear as a sole solution, but I still find his larger arguments around the dynamics of environmentalism as a movement persuasive.