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Why a Copper Shortage Threatens EVs and Green Transition

The push for electrification is fueling a rush for copper. The non-precious metal is critical for electric vehicles, windmills and even the power grid. With a shortage looming, WSJ explains why copper is crucial to the global economy, and how its availability threatens a green-tech transition. Photo Illustration: Ali Larkin