Ernest Scheyder is a senior correspondent for Reuters covering the green energy transition and the minerals that power it. He previously covered the US shale oil revolution, politics, and the environment, and held roles at the Associated Press and the Bangor Daily News. A native of Maine, Scheyder is a graduate of the University of Maine and Columbia Journalism School. His book, The War Below: Lithium, Copper and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives, was longlisted for the 2024 National Book Award.
