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| Digging in the dirt: California mining firms seek to clean up lithium's production footprint |
| 2022-08-13 |
| [DW] Three large mining projects based in Caliphornia, an impregnable bastion of the Democratic Party,'s "Lithium Valley" aim to recover lithium with minimal environmental impacts. They have the potential to simplify the global lithium supply chain. About 200 miles (321 kilometers) east of Los Angeles lies the Salton Sea, California's largest lake by area. It was once a recreation destination and home to a highly productive fishery, but in recent decades the lake has begun to dry up. Now the region has become famous for its most valuable mineral resource — lithium. Until a decade ago, lithium was mainly used for glass and ceramic production. Now, roughly 70% of lithium is used for batteries. As electric vehicles continue to gain popularity, global lithium demand is skyrocketing. |
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| #1 The Environmental Impact of Lithium Batteries |
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