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How a few geothermal plants could solve America's lithium supply crunch and boost the EV battery industry

  • Written by Bryant Jones, Ph.D. Candidate of Energy Policy, Boise State University
How a few geothermal plants could solve America's lithium supply crunch and boost the EV battery industryA pilot plant near the Salton Sea in California pairs lithium extraction with geothermal energy production.Michael McKibben

Geothermal energy has long been the forgotten member of the clean energy family, overshadowed by relatively cheap solar and wind power, despite its proven potential. But that may soon change – for an unexpected reason.

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