Rand兰德：2024释放阿拉斯加的关键矿产开发潜力评估机会和障碍报告：桌面练习的结果（英文版）

A global transition from primarily carbon-based economies toward much heavier reliance on alternative forms of energy is underway as a necessary step to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and curb the mostadverse effects of climate change. Sharply increasing availability of solar, wind, and other forms of renewable or green energy demands consistent access to more raw and processed minerals.1 Not only is overall global demand for these critical minerals increasing; the mining, processing,