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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.
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The War Below: AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 'TODAY', Ernest Scheyder
- Language
- Released
- 2024
- Binding
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- Title
- The War Below: AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 'TODAY'
- Subtitle
- Lithium, copper, and the global battle to power our lives
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ernest Scheyder
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN10
- 1804186376
- ISBN13
- 9781804186374
- Series
- Tags
- Business, Nature, Politics, Science, Technology, Environmental Themes, China, Sustainability, Climate Change, Development, Geology, Energy, Geopolitics, Chile, Natural Resources, Environmental Economics
- Description
- 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.