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UN Scientists Propose a Plan to Meet Global Demand for Critical Minerals
A clean energy transition will require loads of minerals. In a new report, academics say a global minerals trust would ensure fair access, a reliable market and prevent unnecessary mines.
By Carrie Klein
Minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper are essential to building clean energy technology. Without them, there can be no solar panels, no electric vehicles, no wind turbines and no batteries.