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Stanford Study: Clean Energy Boosts Security, Reshapes Trade

4/10/2025

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A groundbreaking Stanford study reveals that shifting to clean energy by 2060 could bolster energy security worldwide, lessening dependence on fossil fuels. However, the concentration of vital minerals like lithium and cobalt in the Global South is reshaping trade dynamics. To mitigate risks, nations must diversify imports and ramp up recycling efforts.

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A groundbreaking Stanford study reveals that shifting to clean energy by 2060 could bolster energy security worldwide, lessening dependence on fossil fuels. However, the concentration of vital minerals like lithium and cobalt in the Global South is reshaping trade dynamics. To mitigate risks, nations must diversify imports and ramp up recycling efforts.