California Moves Closer to Mass Production of Lithium, but Local Concerns Grow | Michael McKibben

California Moves Closer to Mass Production of Lithium, but Local Concerns Grow | Michael McKibben
California Moves Closer to Mass Producion of Lithium but Local Concerns Grows | Michael McKibben
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A significant lithium resource, among the largest identified in the U.S., is gaining national attention as California works to secure more of its own battery material supply. In this episode, we explore with geologist Michael McKibben the promise of geothermal lithium extraction and its economic potential. Community leader Luis Olmedo shares concerns about the initiative’s impact on local communities and the risk of repeating historical oversights.

Siyamak Khorrami
Siyamak Khorrami
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Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.