Gadgets: Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study

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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study

A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on water from the surround...

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