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What is the impact of lithium mining? | BBC News


Lithium mined in Chile’s Atacama desert is an essential component of the batteries that power electric cars and solar energy stores.

It’s key for the global green transition.   But extracting it is causing problems for the communities and environment around where the metal is found. 

Tech Now talks to the people and mining companies involved.

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