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‘Green’ tech will power industrial commodity prices

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INT

Demand will surge for the minerals for low-carbon technologies, but supply is concentrated and will lag, raising prices

Renewable goals demand more supply chain investment

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INT

Greater indirect as well as direct investment may be key to realising renewable energy targets

COVID-19 will complicate African food security picture

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AFRICA

The pandemic’s secondary effects on socio-economic conditions in Africa may be as dangerous as the health effects

EV uptake to change US economy and politics

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UNITED STATES

The United States has drawn huge investments from rivals in the race to electrify transport and create green jobs

Trade performance will be key to the recovery of GDP

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INT

GDP contracted across the world in the second quarter and the shape and size of recession varied widely by region

‘Hot spot’ states temper global food security progress

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INTERNATIONAL

Extreme storms and droughts have exacerbated food insecurity, despite global improvements

Chinese-made electric cars will attract Western wrath

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INT

Chinese-manufactured BEVs are cheaper than Western models, accounting for nearly 10% of EU sales and 50% of imports