Lithium mining and its water impact: More complex than previously thought?
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 19, 2022
Water usage is exceeding its resupply in regions where lithium mining is undertaken, reports what is seemingly the first study to attempt a comprehensive account of the hydrological impact of lithium mining. Given that climate change is likely to cause more severe droughts over the region, it could further stress the area’s water budget.
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