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UK scientists turn to biology for cleaner lithium
Original: UK scientists turn to biology to unlock cleaner lithium
Scientists in the United Kingdom are developing biological methods to produce lithium more cleanly, as reported by Mining.com. The approach aims to reduce the environmental footprint of lithium extraction, a metal essential for batteries in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. The news comes amid growing scrutiny of the mining industry's environmental record and surging global demand for battery materials.
Why now: Demand for sustainably sourced lithium is rising with the electric vehicle and battery boom, making cleaner extraction methods newsworthy.
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