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With the global shift towards clean energy, the demand for critical minerals is set to rise significantly. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in securing a sustainable supply of these minerals, highlighting the role of recycling in ensuring long-term energy security.
Category: Environment & Ecology (GS -III),
Test Date: 23 Nov 2024
Approach
- Introduction: Briefly introduce the global transition to clean energy and its dependence on critical minerals (e.g., copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, rare earths).
- State the significance of these minerals in the production of clean energy technologies, such as electric vehicles, solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries.
- Challenges in Securing Sustainable Supply: Geopolitical Risks; Environmental and Social Issues; Supply Chain Disruptions; Rising Demand
- Opportunities in Securing Sustainable Supply: Technological Innovations; Diversification of Sources; Circular Economy and Recycling; Policy and Regulatory Support
- Role of Recycling in Long-Term Energy Security: Reduction of Dependency on Raw Materials; Energy Efficiency; Creating Closed-Loop Systems
- Wrap up your answer with way forward
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