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Deep Sea Mining: A Responsible Approach to Resource Extraction with Oliver Gunasekara

Hardware to Save a Planet

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Deep-Sea Mining: Innovating for Environmental Sustainability

The chapter explores the journey of a guest transitioning into climate tech by focusing on deep sea mining for battery metals, contrasting its environmental benefits against traditional mining methods. It discusses the challenges in meeting metal demands for electrification while emphasizing the use of technology to extract metals with minimal environmental impact. The chapter also delves into the economic and environmental advantages of deep-sea mining compared to land-based mining, highlighting innovative approaches to ensure sustainability.

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