Mining minerals for electric car batteries risks local water and cultural heritage. In short:Electric vehicle battery production's mineral mining endangers Minnesota's water resources. Environmental and cultural preservation clash with clean energy demands. — Kathryn Hoffman, environmental lawyerWhy this matters:This issue highlights the unintended consequences of clean energy transitions on local communities and ecosystems. How can we ensure clean energy development respects local environments and cultures?

Source: Washington Post November 22, 2023 12:46 UTC