pollution

Analyzing Lithium Extraction Methods: Environmental Challenges and Impacts on Land and Water

The difference in environmental impact between obtaining lithium from water or ore, according to findings from experts, ranges from 100 to 1,000 times, says Dr. Dragana Đorđević from the Institute of Chemistry, Technology, and Metallurgy at the University of Belgrade. What problems does this pose? So far, extracting lithium from rocks has been associated with corruption and violations of human and workers' rights. In Europe, there is currently no active lithium mine. Recently, testing began in the first plant for…