Exploring the complexities and controversies of mining, this article takes us around the world from the lead and zinc mine in Kosovo to the uranium mine in Namibia, and the copper mine in the Gobi desert. From the riotous British mining engineers in a Moscow bar to the anti-mining protests in Serbia, we are shown the impacts mining can have on local communities and the environment. Claiming we need mining to meet our climate targets, this article is a reminder of the complexities and tensions of our modern lives as we try to figure out how to responsibly source the minerals and metals we need. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
