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Saturday, November 7, 2026
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
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Hennepin County Library — Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,, MN
Will a green energy system mean a cleaner, healthier planet? It depends. All energy – even wind, solar, and e-cars –requires mining: cobalt, lithium, copper, aluminum, rare earth elements. Where do these minerals come from, and what are the effects of mining on the earth and its inhabitants? Come explore the questions and dilemmas raised by our modern lifestyles and discover how you can stand up for environmental justice in the face of Big Mining. 9:30-10 a.m. – Meet and greet 10-11:15 a.m. – Award-winning journalist Nicolas Niarchos (" The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth " ) presents on his research in the Democratic Republic of Congo where lives are lost and human rights are trampled in the quest for precious minerals. 11:15-11:30 a.m. – Break. Connect with environmental organizations. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – A panel of local activists discuss the northern Minnesota Talon sulfide mine and other extractive practices that threaten precious water, manoomin (wild rice), and the health of surrounding communities. 12:30-1 p.m. – Solutions! Stay to learn from groups working on the issue and take action for solutions. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Nicolas Niarchos is a journalist whose work focuses on energy, war, and migration. His work has been published in The New Yorker , The Nation , and The New York Times . He has testified on the effects of Congolese battery metal mining on Capitol Hill. His wor Listed from Hennepin County Library's public calendar. Details and registration: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/6acd856096ec3a003ada2967
Hennepin County Library — Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,, MN
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