Mining billionaire issues stark climate warning – and a path to decarbonize at Bauma

Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest, founder and executive chairman of iron ore giant Fortescue, used his keynote speech at the opening of Bauma in Munich to issue a provocative challenge to the global construction and mining industry. Forrest took aim at industry leaders reluctant to embrace green technology, while urging immediate action on climate change. “Our oceans are heating up at an alarming rate,” warned Forrest, who holds a PhD in marine ecology. Continue reading Mining billionaire issues stark climate warning – and a path to decarbonize at Bauma at Industrial Vehicle Technology International.

Mining billionaire issues stark climate warning – and a path to decarbonize at Bauma
Mining billionaire issues stark climate warning – and a path to decarbonize at Bauma

Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest, founder and executive chairman of iron ore giant Fortescue, used his keynote speech at the opening of Bauma in Munich to issue a provocative challenge to the global construction and mining industry.

Forrest took aim at industry leaders reluctant to embrace green technology, while urging immediate action on climate change. “Our oceans are heating up at an alarming rate,” warned Forrest, who holds a PhD in marine ecology.

Continue reading Mining billionaire issues stark climate warning – and a path to decarbonize at Bauma at Industrial Vehicle Technology International.