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Net Zero Needs More Metals, But Less Extraction From the Earth

Future net-zero energy infrastructure will rely on reusable mined materials instead of burning heavy-emitting fossil fuels.

A spool of lithium.Photographer: Bloomberg Creative Photos/Bloomberg Creative Collection
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The mining industry is currently one of the most significant contributors to planet-warming emissions — but it's on track to become one of the most important sectors for a net-zero future.