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The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives,New
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An unprecedented look inside the global battle to power our lives from acclaimed Reuters reporter Ernest Scheyder.A new economic war for critical minerals has begun, and The War Below is an urgent dispatch from its front lines. To build electric vehicles, solar panels, cell phones, and millions of other devices means the world must dig more mines to extract lithium, copper, and other vital building blocks. But mines are deeply unpopular, even as they have a role to play in fighting climate change and powering crucial technologies. These tensions have sparked a worldwide reckoning over the sourcing of necessary materials, and no one understands the complexities of these issues better than Ernest Scheyder, whose exclusive access to sites around the globe has allowed him to gain unparalleled insights into a future without fossil fuels.The War Below reveals the explosive brawl among industry titans, conservationists, community groups, policymakers, and many others over whether some places are too special to mine or whether the habitats of rare plants, sensitive ecosystems, Indigenous holy sites, and other places should be dug up for their riches.With vivid and engaging writing, Scheyder shows the human toll of this war and explains why recycling and other newer technologies have struggled to gain widespread use. He also expertly chronicles Washingtons attempts to wean itself off supplies from China, the global leader in mineral production and processing. The War Below paints a powerfully honest and nuanced picture of what is at stake in this new fight for energy independence, revealing how America and the rest of the worlds hunt for the new oil directly affects us all.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The War Below'? A: 'The War Below' explores the global battle for lithium, copper, and other essential minerals necessary for powering modern technology and the tensions surrounding their extraction.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ernest Scheyder, a Reuters reporter known for his insights into energy issues.
- Q: When was 'The War Below' published? A: 'The War Below' is set to be published on January 30, 2024.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The War Below' is available in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does 'The War Below' have? A: 'The War Below' contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: Is 'The War Below' suitable for readers interested in environmental economics? A: Yes, 'The War Below' falls under the category of Environmental Economics, making it suitable for readers interested in this field.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the complexities of resource extraction, the impact on ecosystems and communities, and the implications for energy independence.
- Q: Is there any information on the human toll of mining in the book? A: Yes, the book highlights the human toll and ethical considerations surrounding mining practices and their effects on communities and the environment.
- Q: How does 'The War Below' address the issue of recycling technologies? A: 'The War Below' discusses the struggles of recycling technologies to gain widespread use and the reasons behind this challenge.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading this book? A: Anyone interested in energy transition, environmental policy, and the economics of resource extraction will benefit from reading 'The War Below'.