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ENERGY TRANSITION WITH JUSTICE: THE NEW ROLE OF COAL FROM COAHUILA, NORTHEAST MEXICO
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- 1. UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE COAHUILA-CIGA
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Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
- 3. Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila
Description
Energy transition is not only about replacing technologies, but also about transforming territories with justice. In Coahuila’s Carboniferous Region, coal can play a strategic role when revalued through technological innovation and sustainability. This article outlines a just transition pathway based on the recovery of lithium and rare earth elements from industrial residues, fostering new value chains, skilled employment, and energy sovereignty. In contrast to one-size-fits-all global models, we propose a context-specific, feasible, and equitable alternative that utilizes coal reconversion to drive a fairer and more inclusive development strategy for northeastern Mexico.
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- 0185-1314
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2025-08-22
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- https://www.revistageomimet.mx/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/G_376.pdf
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- Active
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