Making Batteries Takes A Lot Of Lithium. Some Of It Could Come From Wastewater.

CleanTechnica
By Guest ContributorMay 14, 2024, 8:57 pm328 pts
Most batteries used in technology like smart watches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers. But what if nearly half of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania wastewater? A new analysis using compliance data from the ...…

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