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The War Below

Motley Fool Money

CHAPTER

The Cost of Convenience: Globalization and Lithium Mining

This chapter examines the intricacies of globalization, driven by recent global events, and the sustainability challenges posed by long supply chains for products like lithium batteries. It highlights ethical concerns regarding battery material sourcing and the environmental implications of lithium mining, particularly in sensitive areas like the Salton Sea. The discussion underscores the importance of informed consumer choices and the need for a balanced public discourse on the consequences of relying on natural resource extraction.

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