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Ernest Scheyder

    The War Below
    The War Below: AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 'TODAY'
    • The War Below: AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 'TODAY'

      Lithium, copper, and the global battle to power our lives

      • 384 Seiten
      • 14 Lesestunden

      The book explores the critical role of minerals like lithium, copper, and cobalt in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. It highlights the complexities of resource extraction, including the geopolitical dynamics and ethical dilemmas involved, such as reliance on foreign expertise and the impact of mining on local ecosystems and communities. Through the lens of industry leaders and policymakers, the narrative delves into the fierce competition for these essential resources, shaping the future of sustainable technology and energy independence.

      The War Below: AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 'TODAY'
    • Tough choices loom if the world wants to go green. The United States and other countries must decide where and how to procure the materials that make our renewable energy economy possible. To build electric vehicles, solar panels, cell phones, and millions of other devices means the world must dig more mines to extract lithium, copper, cobalt, rare earths, and nickel. But mines are deeply unpopular, even as they have a role to play in fighting climate change. These tensions have sparked a worldwide reckoning over the sourcing of these critical minerals, and no one understands the complexities of these issues better than Ernest Scheyder, whose exclusive access has allowed him to report from the front lines on the key players in this global battle to power our future.

      The War Below