Discussant at IE Talk 'Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism' by Thea Riofrancos (Providence College) in cooperation with ÖFSE Development Lectures, Department of Political Science, Department of Geography and Regional Research, and Department of History

Description

Will green capitalism save us from the climate crisis? "Clean" technologies and
renewable energy are certainly growing sites of capitalist investment, with
government policies playing a key role in making these sectors profitable. But
the supply chains that produce the technologies pose vexing dilemmas for the
energy transition. These dilemmas are most dramatic at the extractive
frontiers of green capitalism: where the natural resources needed to
manufacture electric vehicles and build windmills are extracted. In this talk,
we will unpack these challenges through the lens of lithium, a so-called
"critical mineral" essential for its role in decarbonizing one of the most
polluting sectors: transportation.

Period	7 Oct 2024
Event title	IE Talk 'Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism'
Event type	Lecture series, colloquium
Location	Vienna, AustriaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International