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The War Below Author Interview

Ernest Scheyder Discusses the Budding Critical Mineral Economy In this Q&A, an in-depth discussion explores the intricate relationship between the emerging critical mineral economy and the costs it weighs on rural and Indigenous communities. This is particularly true in the state of Nevada, where an influx of federal funding and state-level tax incentives are seekingContinue reading “The War Below Author Interview”

Nevada’s Push for a Critical Mineral Economy

In this feature with the Sierra Nevada Ally, the critical mineral economy being developed in Nevada goes beyond just lithium. Other critical minerals, such as copper, cobalt, and nickel, will all play equally integral roles in the renewable energy transition. As such, new mining operations for these wide-range of critical minerals continue to be exploredContinue reading “Nevada’s Push for a Critical Mineral Economy”

Author Interview: Looking at the Impact of the Critical Minerals, in Nevada and Beyond

Ernest Scheyder recently authored a new book titled: “The War Below: Lithium, Copper and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives.” In this podcast episode for the Sierra Nevada Ally, a new battleground is forming around the need for critical minerals to support the renewable energy transition, while weighing the costs to rural and IndigenousContinue reading “Author Interview: Looking at the Impact of the Critical Minerals, in Nevada and Beyond”

Transportation Electrification in the Intermountain West

In this story written for the Sierra Nevada Ally, I explored the electrification of the transportation sector in Nevada and the Intermountain West region. This story was prompted by the release of the Transportation Electrification Scorecard by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). To frame this story, I analyzed Nevada’s ranking in theContinue reading “Transportation Electrification in the Intermountain West”

Renewable Energy Development in Rural Nevada

Rural Nevada has become the latest front in the battle against climate change. While renewable energy development is often well-intentioned, it can often get mired in difficulty and controversy. The complex nature of meeting ambitious climate goals and responsibly developing renewable energy in rural communities is described in this report published for the Sierra NevadaContinue reading “Renewable Energy Development in Rural Nevada”