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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Hailed as a Financial Times Book of the Year and an Amazon Best Book of 2024 thus far, this tome has garnered acclaim, including a National Book Award for Nonfiction longlisting and the FT Business Book of the Year Award.

Whilst oil and gas shaped the previous century, the current one shall be defined by lithium, copper, cobalt, rare earths, and nickel. As the globe shifts towards renewable energy, eschewing fossil fuels, the demand for these critical minerals intensifies. The construction of electric vehicles, solar panels, and myriad devices necessitates increased mining operations, sparking a trillion-pound struggle for resources.

This riveting account unveils the intricate web of global interdependence: a Californian hedge fund manager's endeavour to revive rare earth mining relies on Chinese expertise, whilst Africa's mining sector remains crucial despite child labour concerns. Ecological quandaries abound, exemplified by a proposed Nevada lithium mine that could simultaneously aid car manufacturers in reducing fossil fuel dependence and potentially cause the extinction of a unique flower species.

As investors attempt to divine the geopolitical implications of resource extraction, this gripping narrative follows industry titans, researchers, and policymakers at the vanguard of the new energy wars, offering a penetrating insight into the battle to power our future.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781804186374
Book Author: Ernest Scheyder
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Bonnier Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 130 x 213 x 37 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-02-20
Book Pagination: 384 pages
Book 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.

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