Proposed lithium mine in Nevada threatens Tiehm's buckwheat habitat, endangering a rare desert flower.

Campaigners fear a proposed lithium mine in Nevada could destroy the habitat of the rare Tiehm's buckwheat, a flower that only exists in this desert area. Lithium is a vital component in rechargeable batteries powering electric cars, helping to reduce planet-heating pollution. Environmentalists argue the extraction of the precious metal could lead to the extinction of the flower.

May 23, 2024
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