Value chain politicisation to boost rare earth supply

Demand for rare earths is high and China supplies nearly 90% of them; other nations are ramping up their mining efforts

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NASA needs to balance exploration and climate roles

NASA’s new leadership team will need to maintain support for human exploration while developing work in other areas

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Governments are striving to demonstrate their commitment to tackling climate change, but efforts are still insufficient

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The social and economic impact of COVID-19 could lead to a new wave of protest activity over the coming years

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Agricultural output may set a new record this year but transport infrastructure is a persistent problem

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The EU is in the process of determining which energies will qualify for sustainable funding under the Green Deal

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Pressing environmental problems still lack political salience

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Transatlantic trade cooperation will be limited by US domestic and geopolitical considerations

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Branding dissident admirals as coup plotters suggests break with military faction but also sensitivity to criticism

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Regulatory stress testing of how climate change affects financial institutions worldwide is expanding fast

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