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An insightful article was published in Foreign Policy, titled ‘Will Brazil Destroy the Amazon to Save the Climate?’ (Link below). It’s a compelling read, looking into the untapped reserves of precious metals which, unfortunately, are waiting to be plundered beneath the Amazon Rainforest. The focus of the article is, if we want to build our renewable energy future and move away from fossil fuels, we will need these precious metals. However, at what cost?

The World Bank estimates we will need three billion tons of critical strategic minerals by 2050 to feed global demand, and currently, Brazil is not even a major player in this sector. Will that change? And if it does, what does it mean for the Amazon Rainforest and the Indigenous communities that rely on its bounty? What does it mean for the world?

However, an interesting part of the article discusses the mining companies and investors understanding that they must work to ensure nature and indigenous groups thrive, while also mining for these metals. Is it greenwashing? Or can we put cynicism aside and see we are finally turning a corner? Join the discussion.

We are delighted to welcome Guan Hin Tay, who is the creative chairman at BBDO Singapore and president of the Asia Professional Speakers Singapore (APSS). A creative genius and a wonderful human being, we are so happy Guan said yes to joining in our conversation.

The Know Show is a Livestream held every fortnight on Friday, where Andrea T Edwards, Tim Wade and Joe Augustin, and at least one special guest, review the news that’s getting everyone’s attention, as well as perhaps what requires our attention. We’ll talk about what it means to us, the world and we hope to inspire great conversations on the news that matters in the world today.

The Know Show is based on Andrea T Edwards Weekend Reads, which are published every Saturday on andreatedwards.com, and covers the climate crisis, topical moments in the world, global politics, business, social issues, and passion/humor/history. Join us.

Article for discussion https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/04/22/brazil-lula-amazon-climate-environment-mining-minerals-energy-transition-electric-cars-ev-batteris-metals-rare-earths/?tpcc=recirc_latest062921

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