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Opinion / #electric vehicles
A system built on renewables introduces new risks, as critical bottlenecks shift to refining, processing, and mineral-supply chains.
If the current war creates a prolonged oil crisis, there will be more downward pressure on oil use – and an equal acceleration in China of electric car production at home, with an associated surge in exports.
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Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after COP30
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Trade wars destroy the planet
Given that China is the world’s largest emitter and has a high carbon intensity, some assume that its trade war with the United States, which has shifted production to third countries, would have environmental benefits. In fact, the conflict has increased carbon dioxide emissions in developing and advanced economies alike.
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