In this extended Air Check, political scientist Thea Riofrancos joins us to discuss the historical context of Chilean lithium mining and how it relates to the global movement for a renewable energy future. We touch on the Latin American pink tide, the rise of Indigenous environmental movements, and how supporters of a Green New Deal could effectively maintain pressure on the Biden administration. Want to let us know what you think? Email us at itcpod@indiana.edu, review us, or message us on your favorite social media platform by searching @thisclimatepod.