The European Union's target is to produce 42.5% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. However, renewable energy technologies require 26 critical raw materials and the EU is heavily dependent on third countries to obtain them. “Many strategic projects will have difficulty securing their supply of critical raw materials by 2030,” the report warns...
TCE singles out Portugal negatively for delays in licensing lithium projects
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Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
