As renewable energy demand rises, mining for minerals in the Amazon is at a critical point
Mining operations can damage both communities and the natural world. Yet, the demand for critical minerals to supply the renewable energy industry is rising.
Yolanda Ariadne Collins, Lecturer, International Relations, University of St Andrews •
conversation
Sept. 9, 2024 • ~7 min
Sept. 9, 2024 • ~7 min
As renewable energy demand rises, mining for critical minerals in the Amazon is at a critical point
Mining operations can damage both communities and the natural world. Yet, the demand for critical minerals to supply the renewable energy industry is rising.
Yolanda Ariadne Collins, Lecturer, International Relations, University of St Andrews •
conversation
Sept. 9, 2024 • ~7 min
Sept. 9, 2024 • ~7 min
Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet – how close are they?
A recent paper suggested damaging climate tipping points could be closer than first thought.
David Armstrong McKay, Researcher in Earth System Resilience, Stockholm University •
conversation
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~8 min
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~8 min
Five things we learned about the state of the planet at the world's biggest meeting of biodiversity experts
Which species are becoming endangered and which are recovering, according to the IUCN World Conservation Congress?
Louise Gentle, Senior Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University •
conversation
Sept. 16, 2021 • ~7 min
Sept. 16, 2021 • ~7 min
Amazon: regrowing forests have offset less than 10% of carbon emissions from deforestation
Secondary forests are growing on deforested land in the Amazon – but not enough to offset emissions from logging.
Jos Barlow, Professor of Conservation Science, Lancaster University •
conversation
Aug. 20, 2021 • ~6 min
Aug. 20, 2021 • ~6 min
Even if Bolsonaro leaves power, deforestation in Brazil will be hard to stop
Some Amazon deforestation is caused by recent policy, but there are also long-term issues.
Cristina Yumie Aoki Inoue, Professor, Institute of International Relations, University of Brasilia •
conversation
July 8, 2021 • ~8 min
July 8, 2021 • ~8 min
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