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Lithium discovery important for India's EV push but mining poses serious environmental risks: Experts

The Geological Survey of India recently identified a potential deposit of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium in Reasi district's Salal-Haimana area, the first such anywhere in India, which imports lithium. GSI said the site is an "inferred resource" of the metal, which means it is at a preliminary exploration stage, the second of a four-step process.

IISD in the news February 24, 2023

Lithium discovery important for India's EV push but mining poses serious environmental risks: Experts

The discovery of lithium in Jammu and Kashmir is significant for India's push towards electric vehicles but any environmental gains could be negated if it is not mined carefully, say experts, citing risks such as air pollution and soil degradation in the fragile Himalayan region.

IISD in the news February 24, 2023

'Lithium discovery vital for EV push but mining poses environmental risks'

The discovery of lithium in Jammu and Kashmir is significant for India's push towards electric vehicles but any environmental gains could be negated if it is not mined carefully, say experts.

IISD in the news February 24, 2023

Global Launch of the 2022 Progressing National SDGs Implementation Report

A global coalition of NGOs launches its 2022 watchdog report on the Sustainable Development Goals amid overlapping "perma-crisis."

Webinar February 22, 2023

Progressing National SDGs Implementation

A review of the 44 voluntary national reviews submitted to the UN in 2022 amid uneven pandemic recoveries, socio-economic crises and climate impacts.

Report February 22, 2023

What Do 1.5°C-Aligned Scenarios Mean for India’s G20 Summit?

This webinar explores how the G20 Summit under India’s presidency can be a platform to increase collaboration among emerging economies on national energy targets.

Webinar February 21, 2023

Pedro Schmid

Person February 21, 2023

Bathandwa Vazi

Person February 21, 2023

BHP and the Mining Growth Dilemma

Higher costs are still hobbling the world’s diggers, but BHP's earnings show hints of a shift.

IISD in the news February 21, 2023

ELA Hoping For A "Normal" Summer

The Experimental Lakes Area between Kenora and Vermilion Bay is hoping this summer will be busier than the past two summers. Pauline Gerrard is the deputy director and says they have a number of new experiments and their impact on freshwater lakes and rivers.

IISD in the news February 21, 2023