When we hear the term “recycling” we never conjure the image of our phones or laptops being cracked open and chipped apart over an open flame—but that’s the reality in many places across the world. Producing electric cars, phones, and renewable energy comes with some serious setbacks we aren't always told about. In this week’s podcast, journalist and author Vince Beiser joins Jack to discuss his new book, Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future. Vince delves into the environmental and social challenges tied to mining critical minerals like cobalt and copper—essential for the energy transition—and paints a picture of what a sustainable future could look like. Watch more at https://lnkd.in/eMHzvHBp
