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GSI discovery makes India 7th largest Lithium resource-rich country

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has for the first time established availability of Lithium inferred resources of 5.9 million tonnes in Salal-Hamaina area of Reasi in Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir - a discovery of strategic importance which will go a long way in solving shortage of Lithium, key component of Lithium-ion batteries used in electrical vehicles (EVs) and other chargeable instruments. The discovery makes India as having the seventh largest resource of Lithium globally. It'll, however, take time to convert it to reserves.
IISD in the news February 10, 2023

A subsidy arms race is kicking off between Europe and America

When US President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, he enacted the biggest climate investment in American history — a landmark moment for a nation that pumps more carbon into the atmosphere than any country bar China.
IISD in the news February 10, 2023

Deep seabed mining lacks social legitimacy

The impacts of deep seabed mining on people have not been sufficiently researched or addressed. Using a legitimacy framework, we discuss the social-equity dimensions of this emerging industry in the ocean commons.
IISD in the news February 9, 2023

ELA Offers A Bursary Again

For the second year in a row, the Experimental Lakes Area is offering an undergraduate bursary for a university student. Pauline Gerrard is deputy director of the ELA and says the David Schindler Bursary is worth $2,000.
IISD in the news February 9, 2023