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Lithium vs. Lettuce

mfburnett
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science

Key topics

lithium mining

environmental impact

agriculture

Debate intensity20/100

A photo essay explores the conflict between lithium mining and agriculture in California's Imperial Valley.

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gerdesj
2d ago
I gather that several southern american nations have some serious issues with Lithium mines nicking water. Search: "lithium mines water southern america"

You could look at this: ...

https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/grpw/websites/bmwgroup_...

... and read the Conclusion, and note that the study was not too fussed about delivering bad news. That Conclusion is a masterclass in hiding stuff. You will actually have to read the entire paper and its all a load of fluff. Shame really.

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