The War Below

Description

Title: The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives
Author: Ernest Scheyder
Publisher: Ithaka
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781804186374

The War Below by Ernest Scheyder is a fascinating and deeply researched nonfiction book that explores the global competition for the critical minerals powering the modern world.

As the world transitions toward cleaner energy and electric technologies, minerals such as lithium, copper, and other rare resources have become essential for producing batteries, renewable energy systems, and electric vehicles. This growing demand has sparked an intense international race to secure these valuable materials.

Drawing on extensive reporting and firsthand accounts, Ernest Scheyder reveals how governments, corporations, and communities are navigating the complex challenges surrounding mining, environmental impact, and geopolitical competition.

The book highlights the hidden stories behind the global energy transition, showing how the fight for natural resources is shaping international politics, economic strategies, and the future of sustainable technology.

Insightful and compelling, The War Below offers readers a deeper understanding of the complex global forces behind the technologies that power our everyday lives.

Published by Ithaka, this paperback edition is perfect for readers interested in global politics, environmental issues, economics, and the future of energy.