#5: Double Dutch Irish Sandwiches

This week, apart from learning how to make a Double Irish with a
Dutch Sandwich, we interviewed the incredible Dr. Ainsley Elbra
to break down some key concepts surrounding renewable energy and
mining. You'll learn about:
- the renewable energy race and its environmental impacts
- the concerns we should have about renewable energy
- the effect of mining on community displacement
- mining multi-national company (MNC) tax avoidance


In a recent article titled ‘A typology of Avoidance’ (we'll post
the link) for the Sydney Environment Institute, Ainsley
highlighted how the global race to address the climate crisis has
overlooked the negative impacts of the global shift to renewable
energy.


We tackle a lot of big questions this week, so strap your boots
on and get ready to learn!


About Dr. Elbra:
For her master's thesis, Ainsley examined private governance as a
solution to Africa's resource curse. Lately, Ainsley’s research
seeks to understand the displacement effects of mining and
renewable energy, with a focus on developing states. She is
currently co-leading a research project on multinational
corporate tax avoidance. This work looks at voluntary governance
solutions and firms' responses to calls for greater tax
transparency.




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