Need for Metals to Achieve Net Zero Calls for Less Extraction

A recent report underscores that to achieve the ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the global economy will require a substantial increase in metal resources, while concerns around the need to reduce natural resource extraction from the earth are also growing. Amid global economic shifts like the rising interest in sustainable development and the transition to clean energy, a paradox arises: achieving net-zero emissions requires more resources, but their extraction can cause significant harm to ecosystems and social structures.

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China Files WTO Complaint Over Canada's EV and Metal Tariffs

The Chinese government has officially lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding tariffs imposed by Canada on the import of electric vehicles and certain metals. This action comes in response to Canada's growing concerns about the security of rare earth metal supplies, which play a crucial role in electronics and clean energy production.

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