New research into lithium mining in the “Lithium Triangle” of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia — source of more than half of the world’s lithium resources — shows that the commonly accepted models used to estimate how much water is available for lithium extraction and what the environmental effects may be are off by more than an order of magnitude.
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Deep Sea Mining for Rare Metals Impacts Marine Life for Decades, Scientists Say
Marine life in the deep ocean can take decades to recover from the impact of deep-sea mining for rare metals, new research shows.
Ecosystem Disrupted Following the Disappearance of Great White Sharks, New Study Finds
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, has uncovered evidence of far-reaching ecosystem consequences following the disappearance of Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) from False Bay, South Africa.
New Water Microcleaners Self-Disperse, Capture Microplastics and Float Up for Removal
In a new paper, researchers at North Carolina State University show proof of concept for a system that, in a single cycle, actively removes microplastics from water.
Renewables Accounted for More Than 90 Percent of New Power Globally Last Year
Renewables accounted for 92 percent of new power capacity worldwide last year, a new report shows.
New Study Reveals Shift in Subtropical North Atlantic Ocean Over the Next Decade
A new study analyzed nearly four decades of deep ocean observations to reveal significant cooling and freshening of deep water in the Subtropical North Atlantic.