Chile is sitting on a lithium goldmine, but locals say that exploiting it will come at a terrible environmental cost
Friday, July 27, 2018 by: Ralph Flores
(Natural News) The Chilean salt flats are somewhat of a juxtaposition. On the surface, it’s the perfect picture of a life detached from technology, what with its idyllic landscapes and breathtaking nature. However, what lies beneath is an element that powers most devices in the modern world – lithium.
That said, the country doesn’t just have lithium – it actually contains more than half of the world’s lithium reserves. Lithium, of course, is the primary ingredient in lithium batteries – which are used in laptops and mobile phones, as well as electric cars and even power storage facilities. These days, lithium is at the forefront of the quest for renewable energy, with demands expected to double by 2025.
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