The War Below: AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 ‘TODAY’ : Lithium, copper, and the global battle to power our lives by Ernest Scheyder 9781804186374

The War Below: AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 ‘TODAY’ : Lithium, copper, and the global battle to power our lives

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The War Below: AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 ‘TODAY’: Lithium, copper, and the global battle to power our lives is a transformative exploration by a leading vendor, crafted for readers who seek to grasp the essential resources shaping our future. This critically acclaimed book has been recognized as a Financial Times Book of the Year and an Amazon Best Book of 2024, offering a deep dive into the world of vital minerals.

As our society transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy, The War Below unveils the escalating race to secure critical minerals such as lithium, copper, cobalt, rare earths, and nickel. The narrative dissects the trillion-pound struggle that is redefining global dynamics.

Within its pages, discover:

  • The dramatic efforts of a Californian hedge fund manager working to revive rare earth mining through collaborations with Chinese stakeholders.
  • The ethical dilemmas faced by African mining sectors, including pressing issues like child labor.
  • Ecological challenges presented by mining operations, spotlighting a Nevada lithium mine endangering unique flora.

This riveting account has garnered accolades, including a National Book Award for Nonfiction longlisting and the FT Business Book of the Year Award. Engaging with the stories of industry titans, researchers, and policymakers, you will uncover the intricate web of resource extraction and its geopolitical ramifications.

Gain profound insights into the ongoing battle to power our lives and understand the critical minerals that define our current era.

Product Information

ISBN: 9781804186374
Author: Ernest Scheyder
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Bonnier Books Ltd
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Dimensions: 130 x 213 x 37 mm
Publication Date: 20 February, 2025
Pagination: 384 pages
Weight: 270g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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