Tag: sustainability
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Salton Sea’s Lithium Reserves Could Transform U.S. Production Amid Environmental Concerns
The Salton Sea, California’s largest lake, sits upon an immense reserve of lithium, a critical component for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, with potential to make the United States self-sufficient in the mineral. While the area was once a popular vacation spot, it has since become an ecological disaster zone, exposing surrounding communities to toxic dust.…
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Taiwan Advances in Offshore Wind Power Amid Challenges and Geopolitical Risks
Taiwan is advancing its position in offshore wind energy, leveraging the Taiwan Strait’s high wind speeds to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and support its leading semiconductor industry amidst growing global demand for clean energy. With ambitious targets to significantly increase its renewable energy output by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,…