Series

As the climate emergency intensifies and the transition to low-carbon energy alternatives is accelerated, more attention is being paid to the hidden costs of the energy transition. Fossil fuels are burning the planet, but the supply chains of renewable energy technologies are contributing to egregious social and environmental harms. Renewable energy technologies require specific minerals like cobalt, copper, and lithium for the development of solar panels, EV batteries and wind turbines. However, many mining companies have been linked to severe human rights allegations and environmental destruction. In this investigative series, TriplePundit will explore the organizations and initiatives proposing solutions to these hidden costs, as well as local stakeholders and the mining sector, to find a just and equitable transition for all.

TriplePundit was inspired by the notion that economy, environment and society are inextricably linked, and that understanding the ways they connect is critical to our ability to survive and thrive. As we mark 20 years as a newsroom, we’re reflecting on how the global sustainability space has evolved and changed, what we got right and what we didn’t, and what we can learn from all of it. Have a topic or idea you'd like to see us cover? Please get in touch at [email protected].