

Mining Our Way to Net Zero
8 snips Dec 12, 2022
Dr. Simon Michaux, Associate Professor at Geometallurgy at Geological Survey of Finland, discusses the challenges of transitioning to clean energy, including the difficulty of communicating massive numbers, the limitations of wind and solar energy, and the need to decarbonize the mining industry. They also explore unconventional solutions and the importance of resource sharing and planning for a sustainable future.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Policymakers and Broadening Perspectives
02:16 • 8min
Challenges of Communicating Massive Numbers
10:36 • 25min
Challenges of Recycling Renewable and Rebuildable Materials
35:09 • 12min
The Challenges and Limitations of Wind and Solar Energy
47:00 • 15min
Decarbonizing the Mining Industry and Material Needs
01:02:18 • 14min
Enforced De-Growth, Scarcity Mindset, and Unconventional Solutions
01:16:11 • 6min
Cuba, the Special Period, and Transitioning to a New System
01:21:42 • 4min
Planning for Resource Sharing and the Global Financial System
01:25:22 • 8min