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Batteries that concern the US | News Round-up #50

117 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

🌞 Climate & Environment Mining Regulations Renewables Disasters Research

US EV buyers need batteries made outside China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to get tax credit.
Tracing battery materials for US concern requires tracking from mines to manufacturers.
Global mining issues show environmental and human rights impact across the industry.

Phosphate is as much 'climate mineral' as lithium

196 implied HN points • 09 Feb 23

Phosphate is a crucial mineral for agriculture and EV batteries but is scarce and concentrated in a few countries.
The mining and production of phosphate are linked to significant pollution issues, impacting ecosystems and human health.
There is a growing concern about the sustainability of phosphorus reserves and the need to reduce phosphorus use through recycling and more efficient practices.

Brazil was left with a "climate bomb" in mining

137 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23

🌍 World Politics Mining Environment Indigenous rights Legislation Global Markets

Brazil faces environmental and indigenous challenges in the aftermath of mining activities.
Mining in Brazil impacts the climate crisis and global geopolitics due to its mineral production.
Regulation changes and government decisions have had significant consequences on the mining sector in Brazil.

EU's critical minerals, nickel labor, and EVs may not cut it for auto sector

78 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Mining Renewables Energy transition Sustainability Biodiversity

Climate technologies require huge amounts of metal, impacting mining and emissions reduction efforts.
Concerns rise over labor conditions in Indonesia's booming nickel industry with reports of worker mistreatment.
The auto sector faces challenges in meeting climate goals, requiring carbon standard agreements and increased renewable energy use.