S25·E14 The dark site of the energy transition
Synopsis
French journalist Guillaume Pitron warns of the shadow side of the energy transition and digitization. Rare metals are essential for the production of electric vehicles, fighter jets, wind turbines and solar panels, as well as for our smartphones, computers, tablets and other everyday devices. But most people actually know very little about the way they are extracted, or about the ecological and geopolitical cost of this. Pitron wrote the book The Rare Metals War: The Dark Side of Clean Energy and Digital Technologies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 25 Episode 14 of Backlight air?
Season 25, Episode 14 ('The dark site of the energy transition') originally aired on December 22, 2025.
How long is Season 25 Episode 14 ('The dark site of the energy transition')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 26 minutes.
What happens in Backlight Season 25 Episode 14?
French journalist Guillaume Pitron warns of the shadow side of the energy transition and digitization. Rare metals are essential for the production of electric vehicles, fighter jets, wind turbines and solar panels, as well as for our smartphones, computers, tablets and other everyday devices. But m...
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