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Lowering the environmental impacts of lithium
Original: Lowering lithium impacts
A Nature piece examines how the environmental and social impacts of lithium mining and extraction can be reduced as global demand for the metal keeps rising with battery production. Researchers discuss ways to lower the footprint of lithium used in electric vehicles and energy storage.
Why now: Lithium demand for batteries is growing fast, drawing attention to its environmental costs.
Evidence
- Lowering lithium impacts · Nature
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