26 Mar, 04:00··

Residents Fear Earthquakes Over Lithium Mining

Le Monde

Residents in Alsace, France are expressing concerns about increased seismic activity linked to lithium extraction projects. The extraction of lithium, crucial for electric batteries, is believed to be triggering minor earthquakes in the Bas-Rhin region. This raises fears about the long-term environmental and geological impact of the ‘white metal’ mining operation.

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