Green Lithium Extraction Under Scrutiny
Mining companies are developing new technologies for lithium extraction in South America, claiming it will reduce environmental impacts.
However, experts warn that this method may not be ready for large-scale deployment and could worsen freshwater depletion in the region.
The Lithium Triangle
The area spanning Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile holds over half of the world's known lithium reserves, found in salty brine beneath the region's salt flats.
- Lithium mining in the region has increased due to high demand for EV batteries and energy storage.
- Environmentalists question the readiness of the expensive technology for large-scale rollout.
- Scientists emphasize the need for more research on the potential environmental impacts.
More research is needed to understand the effects of direct lithium extraction on scarce freshwater resources.
Author's summary: Lithium extraction faces scrutiny over water use and environmental impacts.
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