Back to the Moon: A space lawyer and planetary scientist on what it will take to share the benefits of new lunar exploration - Podcast
A US-led coalition and China are both planning to establish bases on the Moon. How the two nations will navigate actions on the Moon and how other countries will be involved is still unclear.
March 23, 2023 • ~6 min
Gold mining is one of the world’s most destructive and unnecessary industries – here's how to end it
A gradual drawdown of gold mining is a critical step towards sustainability.
Feb. 14, 2023 • ~8 min
Deep seabed mining plans pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier
Mining nodules from the deep ocean seabed could provide the metals crucial for today’s EV batteries and renewable energy technology, but little is known about the harm it could cause.
Jan. 17, 2023 • ~13 min
Plans for deep seabed mining pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier
Mining nodules from the deep ocean seabed could provide the metals crucial for today’s EV batteries and renewable energy technology, but little is known about the harm it could cause.
Jan. 17, 2023 • ~13 min
Cumbria coal mine: empty promises of carbon capture tech have excused digging up more fossil fuel for decades
Here’s what I’ve learned from researching the history of UK climate policy.
Dec. 8, 2022 • ~4 min
To reach net zero the world still needs mining. After 26 years, here’s what I’ve learned about this ‘evil’ industry
Our prospects of a better, fairer future are inextricably linked with the minerals and metals beneath our feet. Is it time to make peace with the industry that extracts them?
Sept. 23, 2022 • ~22 min
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