There have been efforts to update the 1872 mining law that have not happened yet. Most Americans even though we live in a large mining country don't feel connected to it and don't see that. We're left with a legacy of abandoned mines across the United States and across the world right now that weren't cleaned up. And that's part of why the Irma standard has requirements for reclamation enclosure.
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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