The Climate Question What does China's green tech revolution mean for the world?
May 20, 2024
Exploring China's dominance in green technology and the global demand for rare earth minerals for electric cars. Discussing environmental and human rights concerns in cobalt mining in the DRC. Highlighting cultural tensions in a mining strike in Argentina and China's impact on the global green tech market.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
China's Dominance in Cobalt Mining: Environmental and Human Rights Concerns
02:31 • 8min
Discussion on Pollution Allegations and Chinese Mining Operations
10:19 • 2min
Cultural tensions and work ethics in a mining strike in Argentina
12:08 • 2min
China's Dominance in Green Tech and Global Implications
14:28 • 7min
Balancing Resource Exploitation and Environmental Conservation
21:38 • 6min