Nevada faces a conflict between lithium mining and Tiehm's buckwheat conservation.
Nevada faces a clash between green agendas: Australia-based lithium mining company Ioneer plans to dig a mine that would quadruple US lithium production for electric vehicles while potentially endangering an extremely rare desert plant, Tiehm's buckwheat. The mine would be located in the only known patch of land where the plant grows, sparking a conflict between green energy advocates and conservationists who support native biodiversity.
July 18, 2024
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