Global race to secure critical minerals for weapons threatens climate, warns report
Study reveals US earmarked billions to stockpile critical minerals for military use, including precision-guided weaponry and AI-driven warfareThe accelerating global arms race is hindering climate action as critical minerals that are key to a sustainable future are being diverted to make the latest...
<p>Study reveals US earmarked billions to stockpile critical minerals for military use, including precision-guided weaponry and AI-driven warfare</p><p>The accelerating global arms race is hindering climate action as critical minerals that are key to a sustainable future are being diverted to make the latest military hardware, according to a report</p><p><a href="https://transitionsecurity.org/mining-for-war/">The study</a> from the <a href="https://transitionsecurity.org/">Transition Security Project</a> – a joint US and UK venture – reveals how the Pentagon is stockpiling huge stores of critical minerals that are needed for a range of climate technologies including solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and battery storage.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/04/critical-minerals-military-us-pentagon-climate-crisis">Continue reading...</a>
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