
The Complexity in the Energy Transition with Marco Raugei
The HC Commodities Podcast
Renewables: A Double-Edged Sword
While renewable energy sources can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change, the environmental costs associated with mining critical raw materials for these technologies can be significant. This environmental disruption is often overlooked when evaluating the overall impact of renewables compared to fossil fuels. Although the mining for renewables may seem minor compared to the historical coal mining practices, it still presents a notable challenge that complicates the narrative of renewables being a straightforward substitute for fossil fuels.
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