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by SinParadise 1014 days ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBVmnKuBocc

Long video, but informative.

TLDR: We don't have enough minerals (including reserves) to completely switch our energy from ff to renewables, assuming our current energy consumption flatline, and our renewable technology efficiency and mineral consumption remain the same.