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This is another aspect of the discussion. Exploration of these raw materials would cause more harm than good. One will begin to wonder which technology the US will adopt to explore the resources in Ukraine when exploration starts.
Do you think that the US, with its current policy, will care at all about what kind of technology will be used in the mining of all those rare materials? I'm sure they won't worry too much about environmental protection, because they don't worry too much about it even in their own backyard.
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I would say, a simple solution is right there; all of western world rejects ALL Chinese companies from selling in their nations, until they fix their CO2 emissions, suddenly, China will be the cleanest nation in the world to be allowed to sell again.
That's impossible, the world depends on China much more than many people think. As many as 7 of the 10 largest seaports are located in China, and the cost of their workforce and the productivity they achieve make them extremely competitive in the world. Just look at how many smartphones are produced in China every year, and what they have been doing with their car industry in recent years is fascinating.
By the way, do you think China is not investing in renewable forms of energy?
China is the world's top electricity producer from renewable energy sources. China's renewable energy capacity is growing faster than its fossil fuels and nuclear power capacity. China Installed over 373 GW of renewables in 2024, reaching a total installed renewable capacity of 1,878 GW by the end of the year. The country aims to have 80% of its total energy mix come from non-fossil fuel sources by 2060, and achieve a combined 1,200 GW of solar and wind capacity by 2030.