tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881436054697063063.post9194574120655461897..comments2024-03-28T12:58:23.680+00:00Comments on climate science: COMMON SENSE ON THE "ENERGY TRANSITION"Derek Tipphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07893712146272196994noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881436054697063063.post-28632934451345912152023-02-21T14:32:36.268+00:002023-02-21T14:32:36.268+00:00There are enough minerals in the world to do what ...There are enough minerals in the world to do what we need for the green energy economy of the world. There will clearly be challenges as we move forward.<br /><br /><br />https://www.iea.org/news/clean-energy-demand-for-critical-minerals-set-to-soar-as-the-world-pursues-net-zero-goals<br /><br /><br /><br />Unlike oil – a commodity produced around the world and traded in liquid markets – production and processing of many minerals such as lithium, cobalt and some rare earth elements are highly concentrated in a handful of countries, with the top three producers accounting for more than 75% of supplies. Complex and sometimes opaque supply chains also increase the risks that could arise from physical disruptions, trade restrictions or other developments in major producing countries. In addition, while there is no shortage of resources, the quality of available deposits is declining as the most immediately accessible resources are exploited. Producers also face the necessity of stricter environmental and social standards.renewableguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00155425043292767903noreply@blogger.com