Critical minerals and the energy transition with Brandon Isakson and Kwezi Tabaro

In this episode, the Fresh Energy team discusses the challenging topic of mining and the transition to clean energy. The conversation covers a broad range of topics including investments in clean energy and the need for materials, material waste and recycling, the socioeconomic impacts of mining, what gets mined and what it's used for, the global demand for these materials, and more. Tune into this episode hosted by Justin Fay , Chief Advocacy Officer at Fresh Energy with guests Brandon Isakson , Managing Director of Industry at Fresh Energy and Kwezi Tabaro , who joined Fresh Energy as a Fulbright, H. Humphrey Fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Fresh Energy’s mission is to shape and drive bold policy solutions to achieve equitable carbon-neutral economies. Together we are working toward a vision of a just, prosperous, and resilient future powered by a shared commitment to a carbon-neutral economy. Learn about Fresh Energy's work and our bold "Vision 2030: Fresh Energy's Strategic Framework" at our website fresh-energy.org.

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Critical minerals and the energy transition with Brandon Isakson and Kwezi Tabaro is an episode from Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast by Fresh Energy.

This episode is 63:34 long.

This episode was published on Jul 15, 2025.

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