Podcast:The Journal. Published On: Tue Sep 13 2022 Description: As the world shifts toward green alternatives like electric vehicles and solar power, demand for metals needed for batteries has skyrocketed. WSJ’s Yusuf Khan explains mining companies are turning to a new source for metals like cobalt and manganese: the ocean floor. Further Reading: - Deep-Sea Mining Is Close to Reality Despite Environmental Concerns - TMC Gets Approval for Pilot Deep-Sea Mining Project - Environmental Investing Frenzy Stretches Meaning of ‘Green’ Further Listening: - Environmental Investing Frenzy Stretches Meaning of 'Green' - Electric Cars Need Lithium. Can Chile Provide It? - How One Company Rode the Electric Vehicle Boom to Success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices