Lithium MiningTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1589, Segment 6
Apr 30, 2021 • 16m
President Biden’s ambitious climate goals require a lot of carbon downsizing, so batteries seem like the obvious solution. But batteries contain a problematic element: lithium. Providence College political science professor Thea Riofrancos shares the environmental challenges of the battery. Riofrancos is also the author of “Brine to Batteries.” (Originally aired Jan. 27th, 2021)