Global Witness warns that mining for green energy is fuelling conflict and human rights abuses in Asia and elsewhere, urging tougher standards and protections.
The Global Witness report projects that copper mining will increase by over 25 per cent by 2028, cobalt by more than 100 per cent, lithium over 300 per cent and nickel over 75 per cent.
Coal-powered mines in places like Halmahera, Indonesia, add to carbon emissions, affecting local air quality, said Danny Marks, assistant professor of environmental politics and policy, focused on Southeast Asia, at Dublin City University.“Even though you’re making more nickel, you’re still causing more carbon emissions just to make that nickel for these mines,” he said.
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