Cristina Dorador
Microbiologist from Chile and former member of the Chilean Constitutional Assembly, focusing on the environmental impact of mining and resource extraction.
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Jul 27, 2022 • 42min
A New Chilean Constitution Could Mean Big Changes to Copper and Lithium Mining
Cristina Dorador, a microbiologist and former member of the Chilean Constitutional Assembly, discusses the transformative potential of a new Chilean constitution on mining. The conversation reveals concerns about the environmental impact of lithium and copper extraction, particularly in arid regions like the Atacama Desert. Dorador highlights the complex balance between energy demands and sustainable practices. She also emphasizes the need for a democratic approach to environmental protections, addressing historical injustices tied to resource extraction.
Aug 1, 2022 • 35min
On the Effects of the Green Tech Boom (Part 1): Cristina Dorador
Microbiologist Cristina Dorador discusses the environmental impact of lithium mining in Chile's Atacama Desert and the need for sustainable solutions. She is also involved in rewriting Chile's constitution and addresses issues of social rights, power redistribution, and indigenous justice. The podcast explores the complexity of technology supply chains, the concept of nature's rights, and features a protest against lithium mining led by Sonia Ramos.
