

The lithium boom: What's holding back a lithium rush in the U.S.?
Aug 26, 2024
Explore the booming demand for lithium, a key player in the clean energy transition, while unpacking its environmental and social challenges. Discover personal stories from former miners in Kings Mountain and the optimism surrounding new opportunities for revitalization. Delve into the connection between lithium mining and electric vehicle production, including innovative extraction methods that promise sustainability. Lastly, consider the complex intersection of indigenous rights and economic interests at pivotal mining sites like Thacker Pass.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Lithium Legacy of Kings Mountain
01:47 • 9min
Reviving Communities Through Lithium Mining
10:36 • 2min
The Rise of Lithium Mining in the U.S. and Its Impact on Electric Vehicles
12:51 • 2min
Lithium Mining and EV Production in the U.S.
14:36 • 15min
Balancing Lithium Mining and Biodiversity: Challenges and Perspectives
29:28 • 4min
Lithium Mining and Indigenous Rights at Thacker Pass
33:23 • 15min