Deutsche Welle Living Planet

Where your dirty old cars end up & Norway's bid to mine the ocean floor

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We hear about how used cars from wealthy countries are getting a new lease on life in Ghana. And we talk to a transport sustainability researcher about why that kind of upcycling isn't as good for the environment as it might seem, as well as what reform could look like. And we visit Norway, where we meet those for and against the idea to mine its deep sea for critical minerals.
6 Jul 2023 English Germany Society & Culture · Health & Fitness

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