铜盗窃在全国范围上升, 原因是绿色科技及EV需求引发价格飙升。 Copper thefts rise nationwide due to soaring prices driven by demand from green tech and EVs.

铜的价格在2025年底急剧攀升,导致针对建筑工地、电力设施和废弃建筑物的铜线和管道的盗窃事件激增。 Copper prices have climbed sharply in late 2025, prompting a surge in thefts targeting copper wiring and piping from construction sites, power facilities, and abandoned buildings. 美国各地的执法机构报告,事件增加,犯罪分子将基础设施拆卸为废品。 Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. report increased incidents, with criminals stripping infrastructure for scrap. 在可再生能源项目和电动车辆制造的强劲需求推动下,价格暴涨使铜成为高价值目标。 The spike in prices, driven by strong demand from renewable energy projects and electric vehicle manufacturing, has made copper a high-value target. 当局警告说,随着盗窃行为升级,公共基础设施和安全面临的风险日益增加。 Authorities warn of growing risks to public infrastructure and safety as thefts escalate.