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What to think about deep-sea mining for clean-energy minerals
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
The transition to clean energy is going to radically increase demand for a key set of minerals, many of which are mined today in social & environmentally destructive ways. In recent years, attention has turned to the floor of the Pacific Ocean, where those minerals are found in abundance. I talk with journalist Daniel Ackerman about the opportunities & dangers of deep-sea mining. Get full access to Volts at www.volts.wtf/subscribe
Released:
Oct 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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