The US military is hoarding minerals that are critical for the energy transition

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An accelerating global arms race, which is being driven by an increased power competition between the US and China, could hinder climate action as minerals that are critical for the energy transition are being diverted for military use instead.

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Simon

I just want to add that it's crucial that we seriously start to consider the dangers posed by man-made climate change when we discuss defense spending and priorities. We need a modern and comprehensive security thinking that fully accounts for the serious threats nations will soon face from the climate crisis.