Mineral Extraction: Crash Course Geography

The video explores the intricate stories behind devices and the global impact of mineral extraction, focusing on cobalt and lithium. It discusses the environmental and socio-economic challenges of mining, particularly in the DRC, and the role of non-renewable resources. The video also highlights the issue of e-waste and efforts to innovate sustainable solutions.

What are the complex stories associated with the devices we use daily?

How does mineral extraction impact the physical geography of the planet?

What role do geomorphologists and environmental geographers play in studying mining?

What are the environmental consequences of surface mining operations?

Explain the significance of cobalt and lithium in modern technology.

What are the social and economic impacts of mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Discuss the challenges faced by miners in the DRC.

In what ways can the mining economy in the DRC be improved?

How does e-waste contribute to environmental issues?

What innovations are being explored to minimize the impacts of mining?