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Podcast: Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
Episode: "Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles and a Just Future
Description: California’s Salton Sea region is home to some of the worst environmental health conditions in the country. Recently, however, it has also become ground zero in the new “lithium gold rush”—the race to power the rapidly expanding electric vehicle and renewable energy storage market. The immense quantities of lithium lurking beneath the surface have led to predictions that the region could provide a third of global demand. But who will benefit from the development of this precious resource?Join us as Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor, authors of the new book Charging Forward...