There are both US and Canadian companies who are confidentially involved using the Irma self-assessment tool. I think some of it is because there has been a perception by some like maybe we don't need to do this audit and review, she says. The 1872 mining law in the US is outdated for the values of America today,. She adds. "Industrial extraction is a temporary set of jobs"
Batteries are a critical part of the transition away from fossil fuels. From electric vehicles to grid scale storage for wind and solar, demand for batteries is expected to grow 500% by 2030. In order to meet that demand, we’re going to need a lot more batteries. And while companies like JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials are building capacity for recycling, for now that means a lot more mining. How do we build a battery supply chain that meets demand and reduces harm?
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