A hidden deposit of lithium in a US lake could power 375 million EVs::undefined

    • capital@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      Environmentalists: “We really need to address climate change”

      Me, an environmentalist: “let’s mine like crazy for the materials we’re sure to need”

      Environmentalists: “no, not like that!”

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      11 months ago

      Honestly, yes. Look that lake up and you’ll see how worthless it is for anything lake-y.

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        11 months ago

        Also though, let’s not pretend we wouldn’t strip mine Lake Tahoe if there was unobtainium under it.