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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel?

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Analysis concludes that current transportation policy in most US states will likely worsen GHG emission trends in US

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Most states do not make any effort at all to connect. In sum, current transportation policy in most states will likely worsen GHG emission trends in the United States. transportation, and ensure state fuel taxes can support all transportation modes.

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Proposed US Transportation Reauthorization Plan Links Greenhouse Gas Reductions to Transportation Planning

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In addition to this $450 billion investment, the Act provides $50 billion over six years to develop 11 authorized high-speed rail corridors linking major metropolitan regions in the United States. Establishing a new program to finance planning, design, and construction of high-speed rail. Highway account balance. Source: DOT.