This chapter discusses the expanding use of batteries in everyday items beyond electric vehicles and highlights concerns about mining practices and environmental standards. It explores the history and opposition faced by Lithium Americas and emphasizes the importance of exploring different perspectives.
Inside your cell phone, your car, even your leaf blower – there’s a collection of small, precious minerals making each one work.
Ernest Scheyder is a Reuters reporter covering the clean energy transition and author of the new book, “The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives.” Deidre Woollard caught up with Scheyder for a conversation about:
- Tradeoffs in mining, and why the U.S. is falling behind in the race for precious minerals.
- Tensions of the clean energy transition.
- The “wacky journey” of a junior mining company.
Companies mentioned: TSLA, RIO, LAC, LAAC, CVX, F, GM
Host: Deidre Woollard
Guest: Ernest Scheyder
Producer: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long
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