Human activities have caused global temperatures to increase by 1.25° C, and the current
emissions trajectory suggests that we will exceed 1.5° C in less than 10 years. Though the …

Critical minerals are essential for the functioning of modern technologies and economies
and at risk of disruption to their supply chains. Global economic and technological changes …

Rapidly transitioning the global energy system to renewables is considered necessary to
combat climate change. Current estimates suggest that at least 30 energy transition minerals …

The Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector encompasses managed
ecosystems and offers significant mitigation opportunities while delivering food, wood and …

The enduring impact of the synergy between environmental sustainability and natural
resources varies across countries depending on the economic structure. Though the …

The OECD community consumes excessive amounts of raw materials and materials, which
leads to pollution and increases the material footprint. The material footprint is directly linked …

Lithium mining is energy intensive and environmentally costly. This is because lithium ions
are typically present in brines as a minor component mixed with physiochemically similar …

The REPowerEU plan redefines the European Union (EU) energy transition agenda in
response to the Russia-Ukraine war. Formally, it aims to boost green growth, defend liberal …

Rechargeable batteries are necessary for the decarbonization of the energy systems, but life‐
cycle environmental impact assessments have not achieved consensus on the …

Lithium is the principal component of high-energy-density batteries and is a critical material
necessary for the economy and security of the United States. Brines from geothermal power …