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sust[AI]nability

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billion over the next five years as part of its long-term goal to cut in half its emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.”[5] billion to reduce its climate impact” and Diageo “committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions in its owned operations and reduce emissions from its supply chain by 50% by 2030.”

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The reality of green energy: “green metal” supply chains won’t be able to keep up

NC State SCRC

The IEA predicts about a seven fold increase of such “green metals” by 2030. The winners are the electrostates: first Australia which has all of the metals in the green seven; Second Chile (which has 42%. Copper and nickel would require $250-300bn in capex before 2030. And how will we mine them?

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

China is at 74%, the United States tracks at 73%, Australia at 70%, and India at 42%. In Africa, where 38% of food is imported, the issues in global shipping will compound the unrest. The goal of the conference is to Imagine the Supply Chain of 2030. Making the Argument. The Economist article tracks a normalcy index by region.

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A vision for a transparent global Rare Earth Element system using blockchain technology

Provenance

There are currently mines in Europe, Australia, Africa and North America at the feasibility study stage (the final stage of pre-production, that determines whether to develop a mine), with some –– such as the Nolans Bore mine in Australia –– set to be operational within the next three years. The role of blockchain.

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The 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) and Why It Matters

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Environmental correspondent Fiona Harvey ( @fionaharvey ) notes “[Chinese President Xi Jinping] announced last year that China would reach net zero emissions by 2060, a major step forward, and peak emissions by 2030. The latter pledge is regarded as insufficient, and could lead to the world breaching 1.5C. ”[8].