Politicizing the future: on lithium exploration in Portugal

Abstract This text explores the meaning of the expression “mined future,” which has been used by local populations who oppose lithium production in Northern Portugal. We argue that the expression encapsulates the existence of a conflict for the “ownership” of future, unfolding a battle of visions of...

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Main Authors: Emília Araújo, Sofia Bento, Marcia Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-10-01
Series:European Journal of Futures Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40309-022-00209-3