There's a lot of talk about sacrifice zones right now. When it comes to mining, minerals are in the ground where they are. We don't have time to waste in addressing the climate crisis and we must move off of fossil fuels. Writing permission slips to say we'll just waive permit requirements doesn't add up to a solution that is really a solution.
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?
This episode is underwritten by ClimateWorks.
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