Why Katherine loves this book
In PITFALL, Christopher Pollan tackles one of the most important questions of our time: how do we square the need for so-called "green technologies" that decrease our independence on fossil fuels with the impacts of the enormous mineral resources required to build and maintain them? A seasoned journalist whose reporting takes us to mines all over the world, Pollan isn't afraid to offer controversial solutions-- which are exactly the ideas that have the potential to move us forward in our current stalemate. I recommend PITFALL for any readers who own an electric car or a solar panel, and especially for those interested in how business and policy can collude toward a more sustainable future.
2 authors picked Pitfall as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
A harrowing journey through the past, present, and future of mining, this expertly-researched account ends on a vision for how industry can better serve the needs of humanity.
A race is on to exploit the last bonanzas of gold, silver, and industrial metals left on Earth. These metals are not only essential for all material comfort and need, but for the transition to clean energy: in the coming decades, billions of tons of copper, nickel, silver, and other metals will be required to build electric vehicles, solar and wind installations, and green infrastructure. We need more metals than ever before,…
