Ernest Scheyder & The War Below
An unprecedented look inside the global battle to power our lives from acclaimed Reuters reporter Ernest Scheyder.
Sumedha Rao, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, will interview Ernest Scheyder, Reuters’ Senior Correspondent and author of the new book, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power our Lives. As the demand for various everyday items and technologies that we rely on, including smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems, continues to rise, so does the demand for lithium and copper, making their mining, which comes with significant environmental and cultural implications, crucial for sustaining modern lifestyles and the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. This event, hosted by the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana (WAC), dives deeper into this topic.