Ernest Scheyder, author of 'The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives', discusses the complexities and controversies surrounding mining for green energy metals. The book explores the choices and trade-offs involved in the green energy revolution, focusing on various mining projects in the United States. Scheyder highlights the need for a collective discussion on responsible mining and the standards by which mining is conducted. He also discusses the role of certification...
Ernest Scheyder, author of 'The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives', discusses the complexities and controversies surrounding mining for green energy metals. The book explores the choices and trade-offs involved in the green energy revolution, focusing on various mining projects in the United States. Scheyder highlights the need for a collective discussion on responsible mining and the standards by which mining is conducted. He also discusses the role of certification schemes, such as the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), in promoting higher standards and transparency in the industry. The book aims to provide an honest and neutral picture of the issues surrounding mining and the energy transition. It humanizes all sides of the debate and encourages readers to think about where they stand on these issues. Scheyder emphasizes the importance of having a discussion about the energy transition and the choices we are willing to make. The book explores the complexities of mining projects and the role of the federal government in supporting or hindering them. It also discusses the need for regionalization in the production of critical minerals and the importance of refining metals in the US.
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