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qazplm135

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3. I think the answer

Reply to Hugh_Lebowski (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 05:26 PM

Jun 2021

is to attempt to find the path of least damage, not eliminate all damage.

And to try and repair or replace what damage you do cause.

Can we mine lithium in a better way? If so, do that.
If not, then compensate for the damage caused as best we can.

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The rush to 'go electric' comes with a hidden cost: destructive lithium mining [View all] Judi Lynn Jun 2021 OP

Other than abandoning technology qazplm135 Jun 2021 #1

True, but ... is it really worth it? Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #2

I think the answer qazplm135 Jun 2021 #3