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according to world bank projections, lithium consumption will increase by 500% by 2050.<\/strong><\/p>\n

by rick richardson
\ntechnology this week<\/em><\/p>\n

the enormous, rapidly receding salton sea in the southeast of california holds the key to the global future of clean energy. a new assessment from the <\/span>u.s. department of energy<\/span><\/a> claims this region contains an abundance of lithium, sufficient to power more than 375 million electric vehicle (ev) batteries. this news places the area as a potential powerhouse in the global lithium industry, surpassing the <\/span>entire<\/span> number of automobiles now on u.s. roadways.<\/span><\/p>\n

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lithium is essential for the creation of rechargeable batteries, which are used in everything from smartphones to electric cars. given the global push for clean energy and the u.s. goal of increased energy independence, this discovery is a hopeful development. however, as researchers at the university of southern california (usc) warn, there could be severe adverse effects on the environment and public health if america rushes to harvest lithium.<\/p>\n

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