Heavy Metal

Earth's Minerals and the Future of Sustainable Societies

Philippe Tortell

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English

Open Book Publishers
08 April 2024

Geology & the lithosphere; Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing; Rocks, minerals & fossils

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Heavy Metal: Earth's Minerals and the Future of Sustainable Societies brings together world-leading experts from across the globe to reimagine the future of mineral exploration and mining in a post-fossil fuel world.

Minerals and metals - for batteries, circuit boards, wiring and other components - are essential to a digital, carbon-neutral economy. But how can we grapple with the environmental, social and geopolitical challenges caused by the extraction and use of these critical resources?

Concise, accessible, and engaging, the essays in this timely collection intertwine a broad spectrum of disciplines to help us understand and reimagine our relationship with minerals. Exploring a wide range of themes, from the colonial history of mining and Indigenous resistance, to new frontiers in exploration geology, waste management and recycling, this book draws on experts from fields as diverse as geology, mining engineering, law, economics and public policy.

The book also explores mineral resources through an artistic lens, with a collection of stunning images from the Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, and excerpts of a new musical work, the Heavy Metal Suite.

This thought-provoking and ultimately hopeful book guides us towards a more responsible, ethical and sustainable use of metals and minerals. It is essential reading for anyone interested in how we supply the resources needed for a carbon-neutral economic future.

By: Philippe Tortell
Imprint: Open Book Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 798g
ISBN: 9781783749584
ISBN 10: 178374958X
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 08 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active