Novara FM: Clean Energy Is Already Terraforming the Earth w/ Thea Riofrancos

Thea Riofrancos, associate professor of political science, delves into the paradox of mining's role in the green energy transition. She discusses the staggering 100 billion tonnes of waste produced by mines in 2019 and the environmental toll of resource extraction. The conversation highlights the conflicts facing local communities, especially in Latin America, and reconsiders the ethical implications of lithium mining. She also examines how young generations are driving progressive change amid a complicated political landscape.