The Economic Opportunity Hidden in the Climate Transition | Marielle Remillard | TED

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  @richardlangley90 · 1 year ago

  One thing that bothered me about this talk was that Marielle failed to point out that with demand comes increased exploration and while she did say that a mine can take ten years to become operational I question how accurate this is with such a big truth being left out.  Lithium is a case in point when sources were found very quickly once it became clear that EV's and other battery consuming products would need much more than current known reserves would fulfil.  Supply of Lithium is currently not considered to be and issue and in fact multiple new ways of refining lithium are being developed to ensure the process is as green as we can make it while increasing output.

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  @jimthain8777 · 1 year ago

  One of the most important things she says will be missed by a lot of people.<br>When she talks about Boron she says the <b>known</b> reserves are in Turkey.<br>This is because no one is looking for Boron. <br>If it&apos;s found it&apos;s because we were looking for something else more &quot;lucrative&quot; and stumbled upon the Boron.<br>Once we start searching in earnest for some of this stuff we will find a LOT more of it.<br>This is exactly what has happened with oil.<br>It CAN happen &nbsp;for a lot of other commodities too.

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  @MegaSnail1 · 1 year ago

  Wow, thank you for sharing your critical research! In addition, your invitation to wealthy corporate interest to work together to not only fix the climate issues they&apos;ve been largely responsible for but also get even richer in the process is brilliant. Now we as Americans need to invest our retirement funds in companies taking the lead on this Net Zero collaboration with someone like you and your team holding them accountable. Where do we sign up?

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• FL

  @FlameofDemocracy · 1 year ago (edited)

  Recycling is certainly underrated, as is mining previously buried material, coal pits, unlicensed dumps (numerous in developing nations), or landfills. <br><br>Cleaning up the world for reusable materials should be seen as a first rate area of growth, while planting regenerative forests in the post phase. &nbsp; <br><br>Think in terms of green remediation for the best results.

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  @HenryWilliam22 · 1 year ago

  I used to think the climate crisis was just about switching to electric cars and recycling more. But the more I looked into it, the more I realized how deeply it&apos;s tied to the economic system itself. I was working a high-stress corporate job, eating junk, sleeping poorly, constantly sick, and I didn’t even connect it to the bigger picture. Then I read Youth Protocol by Dr Tessa Voss and it completely shifted how I see health, food, and even the environment. That book showed me how the same system that’s damaging the planet is also quietly damaging us. Since then I’ve changed my lifestyle and started to feel like I’m finally living, not just surviving.

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• SI

  @simonpannett8810 · 1 year ago

  Highlights the flaw of replacing ICE cars with same number of EV&apos;s! We need smarter Public Transport in ALL high population density countries that will reduce material demands hugely!!

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• EC

  @ecoideazventures6417 · 1 year ago

  Great video as usual! But I have a few questions -<br>1. Wont resource efficiency reduce the need for essential elements in future?<br>2. If the cost of an element becomes exorbitant, wont companies look for cheaper substitutes?<br>3. What about the role of metal recycling or urban mining?

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• 傑青

  @傑青木 · 1 year ago

  Ted talk videos are really good❤

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  @paulw5150 · 1 year ago

  &quot;Going to need to be more thoughtful&quot; as you urge people to consider how rich they can get... <br>Not appreciating your mindset in this approach. Learned a lot from you, though, so thank you for sharing.

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• MA

  @MarkGrant-k2p · 1 year ago

  Great reminders.

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  @FortyNBeyond · 1 year ago

  So how much power is needed to get more aluminum and steel?

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• CO

  @connormcewen4925 · 1 year ago

  She&apos;s a Shark. This Ted clip talk was extremely valuable. Looking forward to opportunities in the construction industry. Im thinking of double clicking on cement, welding and framing for solar panels, and turbine maintenance.