extracting lithium from oil and gas activities could ease the shift from greenhouse gas-producing fossil fuels.
by rick richardson
technology this week
lithium is a component of electric automobiles, laptops, cell phones and even nuclear fusion reactors. as such, it is rapidly emerging as the most significant element of the future.
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however, there are significant financial and environmental expenses associated with lithium extraction, so it’s exciting that a recent study shows that pyrite, sometimes known as fool’s gold, may be a viable supply of the metal.
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