Main Body
Environmental Implications:
1Illegal mining → vulnerability of fragile ecosystems has increased
2Offshore mining → eg China in Africa → "dirty blood batteries" in Congo
3Wastage of resources → remnants of lithium ore
4Menace of e-waste → life of vehicle battery (Lithium ion based) is around 7-8 years
5Production process leading to 9.9 Gm/s is leading to +2°C temp rise in temperature
Thus, lithium production, important for geopolitics & global economy needs to be combined with eco-friendly processes so as to reduce its carbon footprint
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Conclusion
Lithium production must balance economic/geopolitical needs with environmental sustainability through eco-friendly processes
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- Links environmental concerns to geopolitical and economic aspects
- Provides specific examples and data (9.9 Gm/s, 7-8 years, +2°C)
Topper
Suvan Sharma
AIR 148
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Environment and Ecology
Environmental Implications
Mineral extraction, Mining practices
Writing Stats
101
Total words
2
Paragraphs
Analytical and concise
Tone