Thacker Pass Lithium Mine Opposed By 4 Conservation Groups
The open pit lithium mine is expected to use billions of gallons of groundwater, potentially contaminating some of it for 300 years, while leaving behind a giant mound of waste.
Nevada
Nevada Aims to Plug Vehicles into Renewable Energy
Courtesy of NRDC. By Max Baumhefner & Dylan Sullivan Nevada is considering legislation that would help the state drive on cleaner, cheaper electricity. Senate Bill (SB) 448 (Brooks) would speed the approval of transmission lines needed to move low-cost, renewable electricity across the region and would accelerate the deployment of cars, trucks, and buses … [continued]
Designing Tesla Gigafactory 1: Ryan Melsert Shares His Experience (Video)
Ryan Melsert, formerly Tesla Staff Chemical Engineer and now Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at American Battery Metals Corporations (ABML), recently gave an interview on the show Compound Interests on YouTube. Compound Interests is hosted by Market Rebellion. Although the video includes a lot more than just Ryan’s experience at Tesla, one … [continued]
Improving Solar Permitting — New Solution Makes It Quicker, Easier, & Much Cheaper
Accela has been working with the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), Tesla, and others to launch SolarAPP+. This is going to streamline solar permitting across the US like a Plaid Tesla streamlines getting from 0 mph to the speed limit.
Virginia Drives Into A Cleaner Future
Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. By Kathy Harris, Walton Shepherd Virginia Governor Northam signed into law a bill to join 17 other states that have adopted or are considering adoption of a “Clean Cars” program — setting the Commonwealth up to become the leader in electric vehicles in the South. … [continued]
New Lithium Extraction Plant Announced For Clayton Valley, Nevada
Schlumberger New Energy has announced a new lithium extraction plant in Clayton Valley, Nevada, a pilot plant to be precise. This pilot plant is being developed by a subsidiary of Schlumberger New Energy, NeoLith Energy. The company claims an exceptionally sped up production process. “The NeoLith Energy sustainable approach uses … [continued]
Schlumberger New Energy Is Launching A Lithium Extraction Pilot Plant In Nevada
Schlumberger New Energy, which is reportedly the world’s leading provider of technology to the global energy industry, has announced its plans to develop a lithium extraction pilot plant in Clayton Valley, Nevada. NeoLith Energy, the new venture of Schlumberger New Energy, uses a differentiated direct lithium extraction (DLE) process which … [continued]
What’s Next for State Climate Action in the US? 7 Areas to Watch
Originally published on WRI’s Blog. By Devashree Saha, Tom Cyrs and Alex Rudee The Biden administration has committed to a historically ambitious climate agenda. We can expect a profound shift in U.S. federal climate policy — from one of continued domestic rollbacks and international disengagement, to one of forward progress and cooperation. This is critical, … [continued]
New Report: Electric Vehicles Can Save Nevada $20 Billion
Article courtesy of SWEEP, NRDC, and Western Resource Advocates. Nevadans can save more than $14 billion through 2050 by moving from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs), according to a report released today. EVs can also reduce air pollution, providing an additional $3 billion in benefits for public health and … [continued]
Albemarle Expanding Nevada Site to Increase Domestic Production of Lithium
Albemarle Corporation has announced plans to expand capacity at its lithium production facility in Silver Peak, Nevada.
