Lithium Triangle mining may strain water sources more than expected, study says

Mongabay
Apr 4, 2025, 1:13 pm127 ptsTrending
Global demand for lithium is expected to increase by nearly 500% over the next few decades, as countries invest more in batteries and electric vehicles meant to reduce their carbon footprint. But lithium also brings its own environmental concerns, putting stress on freshwater supplies in the desert areas where…

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