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Will erasing economic ties hinder climate progress?

Employees work on photovoltaic solar panels at a factory of Risen Energy in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China February 21, 2019. Picture taken February 21, 2019. Zhejiang Daily via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. CHINA OUT.

Churning out solar panels in Ningbo; 'de-risking' trade may risk hindering climate action. Image: REUTERS

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Rare earths are deemed essential for many green technologies.
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