Is Lithium Extraction Killing The Planet?

Lithium, crucial for powering electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, faces a dual dilemma: while essential for combating climate change, its extraction poses severe environmental risks. Current methods are water-intensive and use toxic chemicals, threatening local ecosystems and communities in places like South America’s lithium-rich regions. Enter AlkaLi, a startup promising a game-changing solution with … Continue reading Is Lithium Extraction Killing The Planet?