ENERGY MINERALS

The dark side of the energy transition

The green transition is driving mineral demand, but developing countries will pay the price: report

Protest against stone mining in Kasipur, India in 2023.

Protest against stone mining in Kasipur, India in 2023. | Credits: Swattikjana, Shutterstock

Mining for the energy transition could be behind growing social unrest and violence, a new report by Global Witness found. An investigation led by the NGO found 334 incidents of violence, protests,...

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