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Podcast: In-Orbit
Episode: 5: Mining for Sustainable Energy
Description: The sectors responsible for our highest emissions are energy supply, by generating electricity from burning fuels, business, by commercial use of electricity, residential, via heating homes, and transportation. In total, these account for approximately 78% of current emissions. In the quest to become a greener society the relationship between our extractive industries and how they collaborate with space could be key. Another key part of the puzzle could be Lithium, which can be mined right here in the UK. Lithium is a vital component of “next-generation” batteries which will be used in electric vehicles and for the st...