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The West's attempts to transition from fossil fuels to electricity is going to be/is already being carried out on the backs of the people in the "developing" world. And, of course, we'll do that while claiming that we're actually being charitable towards them.

"Given the role of critical minerals in the energy transition, foreign aid is likely to continue be used to further the interest of major powers at the expense of poorer countries."

https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2024/11/bad-samaritans-in-foreign-aid.html