How China’s Rare Earth Elements Power US Defence - Stratheia China’s rare earth dominance threatens U.S. defence security as diversification efforts face supply, cost, and environmental hurdles.

REE mining = toxic waste & radioactive byproducts. U.S. strict environmental laws make diversification harder—China’s lax rules keep it ahead.
#Environment #ClimateVsSecurity #RareEarths
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Pakistan’s First Climate-Focused Budget: A Turning Point for Green Policy? - Stratheia Pakistan’s FY 2025-26 budget introduces climate-tagged spending and carbon levies, setting a precedent for green public finance.

While climate funds rise, PKR 2.55 trillion in defense spending prompts tough questions about budget priorities.
#Budget2025 #ClimateVsSecurity #PakistanPolicy
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