Lithium Triangle Faces Alarming Freshwater Scarcity Threatens Mining and Local Livelihoods
Jun, 6 2025
A detailed new study exposes severe freshwater shortages in the Lithium Triangle of Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Nearly every basin is critically water scarce, far worse than global models predict. Lithium extraction demands huge amounts of water, threatening wildlife and local communities. The study calls for localized water studies to address mounting environmental stress.
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