The continuation of colonial patterns of resource extraction and exploitation during the current climate crisis. An example would be the way in which countries with the highest levels of greenhouse gas emissions historically tend to respond by ignoring or erasing their responsibility for fallout in other countries. For instance, in the rush to go electric in China, Europe, and the US, increased lithium extraction has been detrimental to land use and displaced local communities. Protests against these projects have showcased their impact. Together these dynamics show that global environmental efforts perpetuate neo-colonial structures when they continue to prioritise technological solutions over systemic change.