Lithium

Evaporation ponds in the Atacama salt flat

Global demand for lithium is changing Chile’s Atacama Desert

Energy

In the past 10 years, the global demand for lithium has skyrocketed, and the production increase of electric vehicles is expected to raise this demand by at least 300% in the next 10 years. Chile meets about a third of the lithium demands, and plans to boost its production in the next few years.

Crater Lake Oregon

Ancient volcanoes may contain vast deposits of lithium, a crucial element in modern batteries

Technology
The World

Cool Fix / Air Batteries

The World

Lead in the Developing World

Environment