Deep Sea Mining

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5.0

10 ratings · 2 written reviews

The course provided valuable insights into how consumers can reduce the demand for newly mined battery metals through responsible consumption and recycling. I learned that repairing and replacing batteries in older devices, extending product lifespans, and recycling electronic waste can help conserve natural resources, reduce environmental damage, and support a more sustainable circular economy.

This course offered eye-opening insights into deep-sea mining and battery supply chains. I learned how even cobalt-free batteries require nickel and copper, driving seabed destruction. The lessons on sediment plumes, habitat loss from polymetallic nodule extraction, and urban mining as a sustainable alternative were particularly valuable. Extending device lifespan and choosing LFP battery chemistry are critical steps for consumers

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