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IRENA: diversifying critical material supply chains minimizes geopolitical risks

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External shocks, resource nationalism, export restrictions, mineral cartels, instability, and market manipulation could therefore increase the risks of supply shortages. Schematic representation of a mineral- or metal-dependent value chain. Today, the mining of critical materials is highly concentrated in specific geographical locations.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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Recent research cited by the EPI suggests that around five million people die prematurely every year due to air pollution, accounting for approximately one in every ten deaths annually. India and Bangladesh come in near the bottom of the rankings, with Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nepal rounding out the bottom five.

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Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals – ET Auto

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Chemaf Resources Ltd. said last week it would halt mining operations at its Grants open pit mine until conditions improve, warning of a writedown, while nickel miner Panoramic Resources Ltd. Australia’s Core Lithium Ltd.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Gasoline always emits 20 lbs of toxic air pollutants per gallon, and can only be burned once. First, it should be noted that while internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles produce 17.2% of burned gasoline into energy to turn the wheels, electric vehicles (EVs) use 59-62% of the electrical energy from the battery to do the same.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Gasoline always emits 20 lbs of toxic air pollutants per gallon, and can only be burned once. First, it should be noted that while internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles produce 17.2% of burned gasoline into energy to turn the wheels, electric vehicles (EVs) use 59-62% of the electrical energy from the battery to do the same.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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However, mining lithium raises environmental concerns such as water scarcity and pollution. Additionally, the increasing demand for lithium raises questions about responsible extraction practices and the long-term availability of this resource. Cobalt Cobalt is another essential element in electric vehicle batteries.