Imperial County, CA, rebrands as "Lithium Valley," aiming to transform its economy through sustainable lithium extraction for EVs.

Imperial County, California, home to significant lithium reserves, is being rebranded as "Lithium Valley," potentially transforming its economy. While the clean extraction method promises to yield eco-friendly lithium for electric vehicles, community concerns revolve around environmental risks and equitable profit distribution. Residents, wary from past exploitation, advocate for direct benefits similar to Alaska's Permanent Fund to ensure local communities share in the economic gains from lithium extraction.

September 26, 2024
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