Description
Both the world’s critical transition to renewable energy, along with ever-evolving technology, require massive amounts of metal. And the race to mine it is already spawning environmental havoc, political upheaval, and rising violence.
Join us on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. for an evening with journalist Vince Beiser, author of the new book Power Metal: The Race for Resources that Will Shape the Future, to discuss what’s at stake, and what everyone should know about the hugely damaging effects that increased demand for metals is having around the world.
In this free event, Beiser will be in conversation with Christopher Pollon, author of Pitfall: The Race to Mine the World’s Most Vulnerable Places. Together, these two experts will discuss the genesis of their books, the various costs of metal mining — and how we might do better.
This is a free event, but please RSVP on our Eventbrite page as seating is limited. We will have books on hand for sale and signing.
Vince Beiser is an award-winning journalist and author. His first book, The World in a Grain, was a finalist for the PEN / E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and a California Book Award. His work has appeared in Wired, Harper’s Magazine, The Atlantic, and The New York Times, among other publications. He lives with his family in Vancouver. Follow his newsletter at powermetal.substack.com.
Christopher Pollon is an independent journalist who reports on the politics of natural resources, focusing on mining, oceans, and energy. His work has appeared in dozens of publications, including National Geographic, the Guardian, the Walrus and the Globe and Mail. He is also the author of The Peace in Peril: The Real Cost of the Site C Dam. He lives in Vancouver.
More about Upstart & Crow:
Located on Granville Island, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events, workshops, literary launches, unique partnerships — and yes, we also sell books!
Accessibility:
The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.
Questions: hello[at]upstartand
