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Ernest Scheyder: The War Below Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations
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In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan interviews Ernest Scheider, author of 'The War Below' and senior correspondent at Reuters. They explore the challenges and dilemmas related to obtaining critical minerals necessary for the energy transition. Topics include the ethical trade-offs between mining and biodiversity, the role of critical minerals in electronics and electric vehicles, and the geopolitical implications of mineral sourcing. They also examine the approaches of the U.S. and China towards critical mineral supply chains, and discuss the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. election on the industry. Will Trump 2.0 open up the floodgates of mining projects in unexpected places?
For full show notes and links to Ernest Scheyder’s Catalysts, go to wickedproblems.earth.
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In this episode of Wicked Problems, host Richard Delevan interviews Ernest Scheider, author of 'The War Below' and senior correspondent at Reuters. They explore the challenges and dilemmas related to obtaining critical minerals necessary for the energy transition. Topics include the ethical trade-offs between mining and biodiversity, the role of critical minerals in electronics and electric vehicles, and the geopolitical implications of mineral sourcing. They also examine the approaches of the U.S. and China towards critical mineral supply chains, and discuss the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. election on the industry. Will Trump 2.0 open up the floodgates of mining projects in unexpected places?
For full show notes and links to Ernest Scheyder’s Catalysts, go to wickedproblems.earth.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 min