The provided transcript doesn't explicitly state a main concern regarding the environmental impact. However, it implies that opening mines across Europe to source raw materials for renewable energy technologies will have negative environmental consequences, though the specifics are not detailed.
The transcript does not offer any alternatives to mining for obtaining the necessary raw materials for renewable energy technologies. It only highlights the potential need for mining across Europe and the associated environmental concerns.
The provided transcript does not mention recycling phones or any other recycling initiatives as alternatives to mining for raw materials.
This VPRO Tegenlicht video discusses the downsides of the energy transition and digitalization. Specific examples include the geopolitical implications of chip production and the environmental consequences of resource extraction for renewable energy technologies.