Chilean Government Wants to Partner in Lithium Mining
In April 2023, Chile’s President Gabriel Boric introduced a plan for the government to partner with private business in the nation’s profitable lithium industry. Boric said that government involvement will ensure that profits are spread fairly to workers, environmental concerns are addressed, and indigenous and wildlife populations are protected. Critics, on the other hand, say […]
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Native Americans Oppose Nevada Lithium Mine Renewable energy can sometimes come with hidden costs. For example, the element lithium is an important component in rechargeable batteries. In fact, by 2030, it is expected that demand for lithium will increase tenfold in the United States alone. But mining for lithium can be harmful to the planet, […]