The Salton Sea’s Lithium Jackpot: A Boon or an Environmental Time Bomb?
Beneath the toxic waters of California’s Salton Sea lies an astonishing $540 billion worth of lithium—enough to power over two billion electric vehicles. This so-called “white gold” is crucial for the global transition to clean energy. However, scientists warn that tapping into this massive reserve could turn an existing environmental disaster into something even worse. … Read more