Podcasts about lithium mining

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Marš sa Drine is a national campaign against the mining of lithium, borate and related minerals in Serbia. Teaser:A 30-minute talk will explore the critical role of water in Serbia's Jadar region and the national movement to protect rivers, groundwater, and drinking water from Rio Tinto's proposed lithium mine. We show how the mine threatens […]

Lithium demand is skyrocketing, but traditional extraction methods are water-intensive, expensive, and slow. That's where Lithios comes in. In this episode, founder Mo Alkhadra reveals how his breakthrough technology is making lithium extraction faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective—unlocking new resources to power the EV revolution. Tune in to learn how innovation is reshaping the global supply chain and why investors are betting big on lithium's next frontier.   Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

About the Guest: Caroline Tracey is a distinguished writer focusing on topics related to art, literature, environment, and migration in the U.S., the Southwest, Mexico, and borderland regions. Caroline contributes to the Border Chronicle, among other reputable publications such as N1, The Nation, and The Guardian. Not only does she have expertise in English, but she is also trilingual, proficient in Spanish and Russian. Caroline's significant contributions to journalism include winning the 2019 Scoundrel Time Summer Literary Seminars nonfiction contest for her work on migrant deaths in South Texas. With a PhD in geography from UC Berkeley, Caroline is currently working on a book about salt lakes, set to be published by W.W. Norton. Episode Summary: In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke converses with Caroline Tracey, a talented journalist with a focus on the borderlands of the U.S. and Mexico. The discussion revolves around Plan Sonora, a significant energy transition and development initiative in the Mexican state of Sonora, which borders the U.S. state of Arizona. Through this lens, Caroline explores the impacts of renewable and fossil fuel energy developments, such as lithium mining and solar arrays, on both local ecosystems and indigenous communities. Her insights underscore the complex balance between industrial progress and environmental conservation. The episode gives an in-depth look at Plan Sonora's four key components: a major solar array in Rocky Point, the nationalization of lithium mining reserves, an expansive natural gas pipeline project, and logistic developments that aim to transform Sonora into an economic hub. Caroline delves into activism efforts against these developments, particularly highlighting successful campaigns led by environmental groups against the Mexico Pacific's Saguaro Energy Project. By doing so, she paints a vivid picture of the current tensions between commercial ambitions and advocacy for ecological protection and cultural preservation. Key Takeaways: Plan Sonora: This encompasses solar power projects, lithium mining, natural gas pipeline proposals, and logistical developments, transforming Sonora into a critical player in renewable energy. Cross-border Impacts: Renewable energy developments in Mexico cater largely to U.S. demands, raising concerns about "green colonialism." Opposition and Activism: Indigenous communities and environmental activists are actively opposing certain projects due to cultural and environmental implications, most notably the pipeline and terminal proposals along the Gulf of California. Political Dynamics: Recent changes in Mexico's administration and judicial system reform are smoothing the way for energy investment and curtailing environmental regulations. Economic and Environmental Tensions: Despite opportunities for economic growth, critics argue these projects risk damaging vital ecosystems and stripping local communities of benefits. Notable Quotes: "Personally, I increasingly think that enlisting large corporations to do your climate mitigation work is inevitably going to kick you in the butt." - Chris Clarke "They plan to build a couple other solar plants that are of similar size…[in] the Gulf of California." - Caroline Tracey "There are four pipelines that are being developed right now…[raising] economic development to the detriment of people in Mexico." - Caroline Tracey "If indeed we're going to transition to renewable energy, that means first of all, stopping new extraction projects." - Caroline Tracey Resources: Caroline Tracey’s work at the Border Chronicle: https://www.theborderchronicle.com Caroline Tracey’s personal website: https://cetracey.com Ballenas ó Gas in Spanish: https://ballenasogas.org/ and in English: https://whalesorgas.org/ Article by By Martha Pskowski, Inside Climate News, and Alejandra Martinez, the Texas Tribune on opposition to the Saguaro Pipeline in Van Horn, TX: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20122023/west-texans-rally-against-cross-border-pipeline/ Stay tuned to "90 Miles from Needles" for more enlightening discussions on desert protection and environmental advocacy.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China proposed to add direct lithium extraction technologies to its export control list. In short: DLE Tech faces an export ban! What consequences will it have for Lithium Projects around the World? Who's secretly celebrating this export ban, and why? What are quick fixes and long-term solutions? How does this play more broadly in China's long game in the EV revolution? Let's find out! #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ My exploration of Eramet (and beyond) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3bMCdZj760 My interview with Standard Lithium's CEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz3w6IAy_38 My exploration of the Salton Sea - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN9pmk83_xo My short on Simbol Material - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q_2SCrDkC-A My Lithium Project - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeZJpBySIQo

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- VW Could Sell German Plants to Its Chinese JVs - GM and Stellantis Stretch Out Product Cycles - GM-UAW Workers Get $14,500 in Profit Sharing - GM Spends Nearly $1 Billion to Close Buick Dealers - Tesla Shareholders Have Tough Questions for Elon - Opel Launching 4X4 Van - Good Looking Fiat Grande Panda Going on Sale - Lithium Mining Starts in Oklahoma - Ineos Sales Up 50% in the U.S.

- VW Could Sell German Plants to Its Chinese JVs - GM and Stellantis Stretch Out Product Cycles - GM-UAW Workers Get $14,500 in Profit Sharing - GM Spends Nearly $1 Billion to Close Buick Dealers - Tesla Shareholders Have Tough Questions for Elon - Opel Launching 4X4 Van - Good Looking Fiat Grande Panda Going on Sale - Lithium Mining Starts in Oklahoma - Ineos Sales Up 50% in the U.S.

Enero Zapatista is an autonomously organized month-long series of events commemorating the Zapatistas' January 1st 1994 uprising. The aim of the events is to gather and form connections through Zapatismo and the Zapatista struggle, across calendars and geographies.We Rise has been attending these events all month to record and document the series.On this episode, we bring you this timely conversation drawing vital connections between deadly extraction and Indigenous resistance from Turtle Island to Argentina to Palestine. Shout out to the brilliant organizers for their labor and love.@EneroZapatista.BayArea on IGFILMSMesa Rebeldía y Resistencia Zapatistas. Parte I Genealogía del Común Zapatista, 28 de diciembre 2024 (min 48:17 - 51:28 played during event)Antes del LitioPeople of Red Mountain: Life over LithiumMUSICAlquimia by Esotérica Tropical#MilpaméricaResiste by Resistencia AncestralMadre Tierra by Los Cojolites

About the Guest: Mason Voehl is the Executive Director of the Amargosa Conservancy, which works to protect and celebrate the valuable ecosystems within the Amargosa Basin. Voehl's work includes a special focus on groundwater management near Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Episode Summary: In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast," host Chris Clarke discusses the recent conservation victory concerning lithium drilling near Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge with Mason Voehl, Executive Director of the Amargosa Conservancy. As the episode unfolds, listeners are taken through the journey that led to a significant win for preserving this crucial desert oasis. The discussion focuses on how public support and science-based advocacy led to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's recent decision to temporarily halt mining exploration that potentially threatens the sensitive groundwater systems crucial for the area's biodiversity. The conversation covers the unique ecological importance of Ash Meadows, home to numerous endemic species, and the continuous threats posed by Rover Critical Minerals' lithium exploration plans. Mason Voehl explains the strategic use of an administrative mineral withdrawal process to secure a 20-year pause on new claims that could disrupt the ecosystem. Furthermore, the dialogue explores the broader implications of mining, water conservation, and policy engagement, presenting a case study of community resilience and collaborative conservation efforts. This episode serves as a testament to achieving impactful environmental protection through grassroots activism, scientific grounding, and governmental engagement. Key Takeaways: Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a crucial biodiversity hotspot with rare and unique desert water sources. Public and community-driven advocacy is vital in attaining conservation victories against large-scale industrial developments. Temporary segregation of affected lands by the BLM can pave the way for potential long-term environmental protections. The Devil's Hole pupfish, an endangered species, plays a significant role in shaping water management strategies. Active community involvement and strategic litigation can leverage bureaucratic processes to secure ecological safeguards. Notable Quotes: "Ash Meadows is the largest remaining oasis in the Mojave Desert and it is a biodiversity hotspot of international importance." – Mason Voehl "For a long time we have hated and resented the Devil's Hole pupfish. And now it's the pupfish's turn to save us." – Mason Voehl "We only got to this point because the local communities really believed in what we were doing." – Mason Voehl Resources: Amargosa Conservancy: amargosaconservancy.org Sign up for the AC's newsletter: amargosaconservancy.org/newsletters/ 90 Miles from Needles Patreon (sign up for free to join our new community of desert defenders): 90milesfromneedles.com/patreon Follow Amargosa Conservancy on social media for updates: Facebook: Facebook.com/AmargosaConserv Instagram: Instagram.com/amargosaconserv/ Listen to this episode to gain deeper insights into desert conservation strategies and the power of community-driven environmental action. Stay tuned for more episodes of "90 Miles from Needles" as we continue to explore and protect the incredible landscapes of the desert southwest.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Serbia host what is presented as Europe's largest lithium (and boron) extraction project? The president and government are doing everything they can to ensure Rio Tinto's investment goes ahead, even if it means discrediting or smearing opponents. However, resistance from the population, driven by ecological concerns as well as suspicions of political corruption, is strong and has been manifesting in the streets for several months. The protest movement is spearheaded by a group of residents in Serbia's countryside who face expropriation if the mine becomes a reality. Laurent Rouy, Vuk Dapecevic, Aleksandar Cvrkotic and Edward Godsell report.   

Welcome back Bomb Squad! This is your favorite podcast host Brad Lea, today you're about to experience an episode packed with unfiltered, no-BS wisdom from one of the boldest minds in business. We welcome back none other than the famous—Dan Peña. So get comfortable with your beverage and snacks, sit back and get ready to have your mind blown.  Known as the "$50 Billion Dollar Man," Dan pulls no punches as he shares his controversial, tough-love approach to success, wealth creation, and his legendary QLA methodology. We take a deep dive into Dan's predictions on commercial real estate could be the wake-up call you didn't know you needed, his controversial take on why Bitcoin, why today's culture of participation trophies and victim mentality is ruining ambition and stories of grit, discipline, and raw power, from world leaders to street-level success stories and more! We are here for you today, raw and real! This is one you DO NOT WANT TO MISS! What You'll Learn: Why you need to scare yourself daily and get out of your comfort zone to truly achieve greatness.   Highlights: Tough Love and No Excuses The QLA System Commercial Real Estate Collapse Bitcoin's Future Generational Weakness Insane Personal Stories Mars and Lithium Success Takes Sacrifice Resources Mentioned:  https://www.danpena.co.uk/    Dan's Book: “Your First 100 Million” https://www.amazon.com/Your-First-Million-Daniel-Pe%C3%B1a/dp/187137930X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GKWPZSOIOTEQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.g1wABOyY6ZqT2F38tFD58yG3pZ3RbiN4nDngAJZEpkjlFkGPac2YjnrxOYyrGu6kyGw2rSiwCL-HkdM4Pams9OVI00V-43z_K_xNi_VKN34.Qnn-t38UTh6qiR5U4seO4bkmanodqxIzD9rG6i_sCvw&dib_tag=se&keywords=dan+pena+your+first+100+million&qid=1732028842&sprefix=dan+pena+your+first+100+million%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1 You can follow today's guest at: https://www.instagram.com/danspena/?hl=en    Watch the full video episode on Brad's Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-2544182 Watch the full video episode on Brad's Youtube here: https://bradlea.tv  

After graduating from high school, HARRY DECKER spent ten years in the U.S. Air Force working with computers in military intelligence. He has lived in ten different states and took college classes in five of them. He never completed a college degree, however, due to changing his mind about his career. He has attended various technical schools over the years to keep up with the changing industry. In civilian life, he worked as a computer operator, programmer, technical writer, and tech support specialist for various companies such as Maricopa County, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Information Network Corporation, and Charles Schwab International. His hobby at one time was tournament chess, but he dropped that and took up creative writing and filmmaking. He had a short story published five years ago titled “A. I. Gone Amok,” a fictional tale about the dangers of artificial intelligence and that the deep state was planning on releasing a virus that would kill millions. Now retired, he writes and directs plays. And he's working on a short film. He has also written numerous technical reports over the past three years that challenge climate alarmist claims and the green agenda.  00:00 Introduction to Harry Decker's Presentation 00:17 Critique of the United Nations and Climate Change Policies 01:50 The Concept of Net Zero and Its Challenges 02:46 Historical Context and Failures of the United Nations 04:16 Global Conflicts and Humanitarian Issues 06:40 The United Nations' Stance on Climate Change 08:15 Criticism of Mainstream Media and Climate Predictions 11:28 The Role of Automobiles in Pollution and Climate Change 17:09 Electric Vehicles: Benefits and Drawbacks 18:26 The Impact of Lithium Mining and Battery Production 28:00 Challenges in Aviation and Sustainable Fuel 33:08 Agriculture and the Role of Tractors 36:46 Shipping Industry and Fossil Fuel Dependency 40:58 The Environmental Impact of Bunker Fuel 41:22 Cleaner and Greener Container Ships 42:00 The Growing Fleet of Container Ships 43:01 Luxury Yachts and Their Environmental Footprint 44:09 The Role of Trucks and Trains in Freight Transport 45:48 The Massive Fuel Consumption of Military and Naval Vessels 48:17 Cruise Ships and Their Environmental Concerns 50:12 The Ubiquity of Heavy Machinery and Equipment 55:07 The Debate on Climate Change and Media Narratives 01:10:34 The Future of Energy and Fossil Fuels 01:12:04 Conclusion: The Reality of Achieving Net Zero Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://x.com/hdeckeraz ======== My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, misinformation and conspiracy theories have spread widely, hampering recovery efforts. This, in addition to new claims from independent journalist Michael Shellenberger, who has reported on an alleged whistleblower's extraordinary claims regarding an alleged secret Pentagon UAP retrieval program called "Immaculate Constellation," which we cover amid the ongoing hurricane relief effort here in Western North Carolina.  As false claims continue to circulate, including rumors of secret land sales for lithium mining, allegations of disaster-relief funds being diverted, and unverified reports regarding current death tolls, many claims suggest federal authorities are covering up casualties or seizing land, while others promote baseless theories about weather control. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into what North Carolina state representatives and FEMA officials have said and done amid these rumors, and the potential dangers of misinformation in undermining relief efforts and creating unnecessary fear and confusion among affected communities. HURRICANE CHARITIES: Please consider making a donation to one or more of the following organizations that are aiding in the relief efforts for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Caring for Others Feeding America BeLoved Asheville Global Empowerment Mission Ground Force Humanitarian Aid Mercy Chefs Loving Food Red Cross Goodwill Industries Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider reporting your sighting to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Live updates: Hurricane Milton hits Florida with tornadoes, surge and wind UAP NEWS: Report names ‘Immaculate Constellation' UAP program: Journalist HELENE UPDATES: 11 members of same family killed when mudslide wiped out NC neighborhood Mark Huneycutt visits Chimney Rock Public officials urge halt to the spread of rampant disinformation around Hurricane Helene MISINFORMATION: Another Hurdle in Recovery From Helene: Misinformation Is Getting in the Way  Helene response hampered by misinformation, conspiracy theories  Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned over Helene weather conspiracy theory  FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton and battles Helene recovery rumors | AP News  FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims as Helene death toll hits 230 Press Conference with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell from Asheville (Oct 9 2024) FEMA's Official Rumor Response Page BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

Chariot Corporation: A new scalable lithium mining strategy and a doubled share price! Listen to ASX-listed Chariot Corporation Managing Director Shanthar Pathmanathan talk to Matt Birney on the Bulls N' Bears Report about Chariot's new plan to just build a small-scale lithium mine that can be ramped up quickly when the lithium market takes off again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Program Launch features 1 hour on Lithium Mining, and Introduces how Hemp Bast may be Transformed into Graphene-Like Carbon Nanosheet Supercapacitors as an Alternative to Destructive Lithium Energy systems. Nations around the world rely on lithium based energy systems to power a transition to Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity (CFE). Unfortunately, Lithium based systems pose significant risks, including water pollution and depletion, biodiversity loss, and carbon emissions. The extraction process can lead to soil degradation, water scarcity, and air contamination, raising concerns about the sustainability of this critical resource. Hard-rock mining involves extracting lithium-bearing minerals from rock through traditional mining techniques. At Thacker Pass in Northern Nevada alone, 18,000 acres of old growth sagebrush forest, home to the declining population of sage grouse, a Native American village site, the location of two historic massacres, and archaeologically significant cultural resources, such as lithic toolmaking locations have been obliterated. At Ash Meadows, also in Nevada, 12 Endangered and 26 endemic species are threatened due to lithium extraction. In our highlighted launch series Creative FRONTLINE embarks on a journey to tell the story of Native American development of an alternative which offers the potential to store and release energy much faster than traditional lithium-ion batteries. Scientists have discovered that the outer bark of the plant, or bask, can be transformed into graphene-like carbon nanosheets used in supercapacitors. These sheets are highly effective at conducting electricity and could be used as supercapacitors. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, which store energy, chemically, supercapacitors store energy electrostatically, leading to faster charge and discharge cycles. Hemp is a renewable resource that grows faster and with fewer environmental impacts compared to the mining of lithium. Join us on Creative FRONTLINE Mondays at 4:00 for smart, innovative stories on water, biodiversity, culture, environment, and a positive future for all. https://CreativeFRONTLINE.com https://Agence-RLA.com

In this episode, we have featured Miss Dhondup Wangmo, who is a research fellow at Tibet Policy institute, focusing on Tibet's environment. Dhondup Wangmo calls on China's intensive mining of Lithium in Tibet a double standard move to ones they are claiming to the world.

The race for lithium is heating up in Nevada. There are more than 80 lithium projects proposed for the state's public lands, but our arid environment comes with limitations.

Can Ursula von der Leyen unite EU factions in her second term? Finland plans to turn back refugees at the border, and activists fail to bloc a lithium mine in Serbia. Also: Erdogan is accused of hypocrisy over Israel's war in Gaza, why Russian attitudes toward Ukraine are changing, could Muslim-majority Kosovo approve same-sex marriage? And Bulgarians avoid the army, despite a 30% pay hike.

Ernest Scheyder is an author and senior correspondent for Reuters. His new book, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives, looks at the impact of the green transition in the US – and, more particularly, the tensions over the increasing need to mine for metals to decarbonise the grid (and power a plethora of devices) against the nation's desire to conserve the environment. The book illustrates how materials effect geo-politics and the urge for energy security, inform the national debate, and impact at a very local level. It also suggests that  becoming more sustainable is anything but straightforward.In this episode we talk about: why lithium and copper are vital to our futures; where the materials are mined and processed; 'material colonialism'; how the pandemic changed perceptions of our supply chains; why some mineral-rich nations are excluding the US; the role of China in the 21st century global economy and the withering of US hegemony; the new ‘green arms race'; why mining is in a ‘perpetual state of decline'; the tension between local desires and global needs; the role of religion and conservation; child labour in the Democratic Republic of Congo;  the ‘dualistic' policies of President Biden; and Scheyder's issue with leaf blowers…Support the Show.

In this episode we welcome back Mason Voehl from the Amargosa Conservancy for an engaging and informative update on the situation surrounding Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and the threat of lithium mining explorations by Rover Critical Minerals. As environmental defenders, the Conservancy alongside partners like the Center for Biological Diversity and the Nature Conservancy has successfully pressed for a pause on Rover's exploration. But Rover has responded by upping the ante.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Earth Day! Listen as we talk about “Oppenheimer”, “Killers of the Flower Moon”, and the devastating connection between violence against the land and Native and Indigenous Women. Tia shares examples of the negative effects of extractive industries on Native communities and what people can do to help. The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) recognizes that the land and Indigenous women are sacred and connected and must be protected. In this episode of "Speaking Our Truth," NIWRC's Policy Specialist Tia Bahozhoni highlights this sacred relationship by discussing how exploitation and contamination of the land continue to harm Indigenous women and communities.Join us this Earth Day as we honor and celebrate Mother Earth....ResourcesOsage Reign of Terror https://www.vox.com/culture/23920002/killers-flower-moon-true-story-osage-murders-reign-of-terror-mollie-burkhart-what-happenedLithium Mining in Nevada https://www.firstnations.org/stories/one-native-groups-fight-to-protect-sacred-land-from-destructive-lithium-mining/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1713456054765671&usg=AOvVaw2XAg4P3L_uYIz83SzJa87E The Gold King Mine Spill https://coloradosun.com/2020/08/05/gold-king-mine-spill-five-years-later/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1713456054767608&usg=AOvVaw0eJwLZ33OaqFrvsWc9X8Il Man Camps https://www.colorado.edu/program/fpw/2019/03/14/new-report-finds-increase-violence-coincides-oil-boom&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1713456054768511&usg=AOvVaw2OV-GMuACccqjfnltB5-xN History of Man Camps https://www.startribune.com/native-women-easy-prey-for-traffickers/218171361/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1713456054769279&usg=AOvVaw30QDkpYhlnQMD_55L9Vlel “Garden of Truth” (MIWSAC) https://miwsacstg-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/01101738/Garden-of-Truth-Report.pdf “Shattered Hearts” (MIWSAC) https://www.miwrc.org/publications/shattered-heartsHistory of Uranium Mining https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3222290/Indigenous Stewardship https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31863549/ Indigenous Land and Data Stewards Lab https://www.indigenouslandstewards.org/ Tewa Women United - News Article on Oppenheimer https://tewawomenunited.org/2023/07/oppenheimer-and-the-other-side-of-the-storyCoalition to End Violence Against Native Women - resource on Land and Body Violence https://www.csvanw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Land-and-Body-Violence.pdfViolence on Indigenous Lands is Violence on Indigenous Bodies and Futures https://www.niwrc.org/resources/webinars/violence-indigenous-lands-violence-indigenous-bodies-and-futuresIndigenous Leadership to End Violence Panel - Part 2: Indigenous Reproductive and Maternal Justice Work Strengthens Advocacy to End Gender-Based Violence https://www.niwrc.org/resources/webinars/indigenous-leadership-end-violence-panel-part-2-indigenous-reproductive-and Six Point Action Plan https://www.niwrc.org/sites/default/files/6-Point%20Plan%2002-17%20PNG.png...This resource is made possible by grant 90-EV-0533-03, from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

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Aside from uranium, where else is Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors finding opportunities in the mining sector as the Mining Indaba begins in Cape Town? David Shapiro from Sasfin talks the Cristal Challenge. What have been the most popular stocks selected by contestants? Craig Ivy of Futuregrowth highlights last year's trends, emphasising the limited interest in ESG bonds.

Get ready to energize your understanding of the metals that power our lives, as we sit down with Greg Reimer, the trailblazing CEO of Surge Battery Metals. This episode is a treasure trove of insights into the electrifying world of lithium mining – the lifeblood of EV batteries. Greg takes us on exploration of the Nevada North Lithium Project, revealing why this venture is a potential game-changer for U.S. manufacturing. We uncover the complex world of lithium extraction and its pivotal role in powering electric vehicles, discussing the innovative methods Surge Battery Metals employs to extract lithium from clay, and the broader impact these practices have on the industry.Rev up your curiosity as we shift from minerals to motors in a candid conversation about the future of cars, beginning with a personal tale of anticipating a BMW i4 and a nostalgic look at classic rides. The discussion takes a sharp turn into the shadowed lanes of automotive history, as our new feature ' Konrad's Car Corner' is examining scandals that shook the industry to its core. Hear about the corporate sabotage that targeted the Chrysler Airflow, the legal battles that roadblocked Tucker's visionary car company, and the Ford Pinto's fiery controversy. Closing the hood on this episode, we reflect on Nissan's latest crossroads: the possibility of moving Rogue crossover production from the U.S. back to Japan. Join us for this ride through the past, present, and potential of the vehicles we drive and the metals that ignite their journey.Lupe Tortilla, sponsor Tailpipes & Tacos Lupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas, is host to the quarterly Saturday morning cruise-in!Sponsored by Gulf Coast Auto Shield Paint protection and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeartRadio! Just go to iheartradio.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

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Summary: Chris discusses the challenges that the deserts will face in 2024, including increased utility scale development of renewable energy, the threat of lithium mining, and the continuation of border policies that waive environmental laws. Chris emphasizes the need for accurate advocacy for the deserts and challenges the misconception that the desert is a defective version of other ecosystems. He introduces the Desert Advocacy Media Network and highlights the importance of support to continue their work in providing accurate information and promoting desert protection. Key Takeaways: 2024 will bring challenges for the deserts, including increased utility scale development and the threat of lithium mining. The Desert Advocacy Media Network aims to provide accurate information and challenge misconceptions about the desert. Support is needed to hire sound editors, pay freelance reporters, and promote the podcast through targeted advertising. Quotes: "We have no lack of work to do. We just need to be able to do that work." - Chris Clarke "Please consider helping us make the Desert Advocacy Media Network the place people turn to when they want to learn more about the desert and how to protect it." - Chris Clarke How to Donate Use the podcast's Patreon account at 90milesfromneedles.com/patreon Text "NEEDLES" to 53-555 Visit our Facebook page at https://facebook.com/ninetymilesfromneedles to donate via Network For Good Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Energy Transition Talk, we explore our relationship with critical minerals. First, Paulina chats with Lauren Bridges, who researches industrial scale computing at Harvard University, and Zane Cooper, who researches digital media infrastructure and rare earth mineral extraction at the University of Pennsylvania. Lauren and Zane have also formed a research collaboration on critical minerals and e-waste. They talk about what critical materials are and why they matter for the energy transition, the relationship between the energy transition and the digital transformation, reframing energy as a dynamic process and a relationship rather than a material that we need to produce, rethinking the infrastructure design in our society and shifting energy demand, the e-waste feedback loop, and more. Justine then speaks with Prachotan Bathi, a Master's student in computer science at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, who works for a cleantech startup that identifies sustainable lithium mining sites for the EV supply chain. They discuss the importance of lithium as a critical mineral for the energy transition, the environmental footprint of lithium mining and EVs compared to gas vehicles, the ways companies are working to make lithium mining more sustainable, and the biggest challenges and opportunities of lithium mining. 01:54 Interview with Lauren Bridges and Zane Cooper 52:06 Interview with Prachotan Bathi 1:11:00 Concluding Remarks Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so you can automatically get access to our new episodes – you can find us on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. And we would appreciate it so much if you could leave a rating and review. Special thanks to our guests for today and Abhi, our technical guru, for their important contributions to today's episode. This podcast is sponsored by the USC Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition. Referenced in this Episode and Additional Resources: Cara New Daggett, The Birth of Energy: Fossil Fuels, Thermodynamics, and the Politics of Work, https://www.dukeupress.edu/the-birth-of-energy Josh Lepawsky, Reassembling Rubbish: Worlding Electronic Waste, https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262535335/reassembling-rubbish/ Josh Lepawsky and Max Liboiron, Discard Studies: Wasting, Systems, and Power, https://direct.mit.edu/books/oa-monograph/5337/Discard-StudiesWasting-Systems-and-Power Max Liboiron, Pollution Is Colonialism, https://www.dukeupress.edu/pollution-is-colonialism U.S. Department of Energy, Critical Minerals and Materials Program, https://www.energy.gov/cmm/critical-minerals-materials-program U.S. Department of Energy, “What are Critical Materials and Critical Minerals?”, https://www.energy.gov/cmm/what-are-critical-materials-and-critical-minerals#:~:text=DOE%20has%20determined%20the%20final,silicon%2C%20silicon%20carbide%20and%20terbium Sierra Club Working Group on Lithium Mining, “Guidance on Lithium Mining and Extraction” (Aug. 23, 2021), https://andthewest.stanford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Lithium-Mining-Guidelines_approved_13Nov20214.pdf Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Energy Transition Talk series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition (E-CET) or the producers of this podcast.

Extracting resources from planet Earth takes a toll on geodiversity, biodiversity, and Indigenous people, but lithium mining is also necessary for electrifying transportation (lithium battery) to cut carbon emissions and combat climate change. Is there a better way, or are we destined to stay a car nation and convert to personal electric vehicles (EVs)? Elon Musk Violates EU Digital Services Act (00:06), Mining Planet Earth Damages Geodiversity (07:53), Lithium Mining (15:36), Indigenous people (20:34), Be honest we are car obsessed (31:22), Now this, US is number one planet wrecker (43:55)

Lithium BatteriesWhile the use of lithium to power electric vehicle batteries has been around for close to a decade, and while car manufacturers and scientists have been on the hunt for a more efficient battery, today most manufacturers rely on lithium batteries as their primary go-to for power. This leads to a higher demand for lithium mining. Traditional alkaline batteries cannot be repeatedly recharged, while lithium batteries can be reused and recharged efficiently. Another traditional battery—lead-acid—while cheaper to manufacture than lithium batteries has a comparatively lower energy density, which results in a shorter battery life. History of Lithium MiningWhen lithium was first discovered, it was retrieved through open-pit mining, a more energy- and resource-intensive method of extraction. In the late 1990s, companies began to extract lithium from brines drawn up from deep underground. The salt-filled groundwater brine is filled with lithium byproducts, and once the water evaporates, lithium salts can be extracted. The brine is screened and filtered, and the drying process itself can take upwards of a year. Large pools of brine are left to sit and evaporate after being pumped up from underground. In particular, the Salton Sea, located in Southern California, has been found to contain large amounts of lithium that can be extracted from the salts. If developers and scientists can secure a more efficient way of unearthing the lithium from that source, the Salton Sea could prove to be a major site for lithium production for the US. Currently, companies are focusing their efforts on developing new technology and chemical procedures to extract lithium from the deposits in a more sustainable manner. Pros and Cons of Lithium MiningWhile lithium itself provides a more sustainable, cleaner energy source, the process of acquiring lithium through mining has severe environmental impacts. Lithium mining is very disruptive to ecosystems, requiring large land areas for extraction and evaporation. This often leads to impacts on habit and even food production depending on the location of the mine. Lithium mining can also impact the natural composition of the soil in which sites are located. The extraction process is also one that is extremely water-intensive; water is crucial in dissolving the brine and flushing out the lithium. Once extracted and integrated into batteries, lithium has proved to be reliable, efficient, and essential for powering several different renewable energy sources, namely solar and wind, as well as electric vehicles.  About the guestPatrick F. Dobson is the head staff scientist of the Geothermal Systems Program at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is heavily involved in research surrounding geological and geochemical processes, more specifically his work focuses on the volcanic rocks and the reaction shared between water-rock relations. Dobson's current work at the lab focuses on exploring methods to extract lithium from deposits deep in the Salton Sea. He and his team are devoted to understanding more about the rock composition at the Salton Sea and how establishing geothermal systems in the area could affect lithium production. Dobson has an extensive background in laboratory research and scholarly publications, much of which has largely focused on using geochemistry to record changes in rocks located at geothermal sites. His learnings have significantly contributed to a better understanding of geothermal systems as well as helped in deciding optimal sites for geothermal drilling. Resources & Further ReadingUtilizing supercritical geothermal systems: a review of past ventures and ongoing research activitiesSalton Sea lithium deposits could help EV transition, support economically devastated areaGeochemistryThe Lithium Gold Rush: Inside the Race to Power Electric VehiclesFor a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/lithium-mining-in-salton-sea-geothermal-system/

Mortgage rates nearly kiss the 8% mark for a 30 year loan and starter homes in Denver can near $750,000... How did the housing landscape become like this? Alan and Brian talk about low inventory and ways you could possibly lower that interest rate. Apple stock drops, showing us that maybe the tech industry can't keep performing like this forever? While we may be far from the fall of tech, the guys discuss why investments in the energy sector may be necessary for sustained growth. Is lithium mining the new hot take? Finally, Brian and Alan explain pensions and why they're starting to gain popularity again. Important considerations before making a decision – this may be something that requires a professional.   Hosts: Alan Holman, CFP®, Wealth Advisor Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor   The Real Money Pros: https://www.therealmoneypros.com   ————————————————————— SPONSORS:   Academy Mortgage: https://academymortgage.com/?lo=dave-perry&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=show_sponsor   Lively (HSAs and FSAs) https://livelyme.com/pro   Tree City Advisors of Apollon: https://www.treecityadvisors.com   Apollon Wealth Management: https://apollonwealthmanagement.com/   Advisor Insurance Solutions: https://advisorinsurancesolutions.com/ —————————————————————

The public only has a few more days to weigh in on a proposed lithium mining project near Moab. Lithium helps make electric vehicle batteries, which could help fight climate change. But as our partners at KUER report, there are environmental concerns about the mining itself. Plus, Saturday marks the historic anniversary of the 19th amendment which solidified the right of some women to vote. And later, our radio partners profile new research on goatheads and how PE instructors in our region are learning Native American games to teach in their gym classes. // Show Notes: // Photo: The Canyonlands National Park entrance road as seen from the site of one of the proposed lithium exploration sites in an undated photo provided by the Bureau of Land Management. // KUER: Conservationists are uneasy with a lithium mining plan on public land https://www.kuer.org/health-science-environment/2023-08-04/conservationists-are-uneasy-with-a-lithium-mining-plan-on-public-land-near-moab

Lithium, considered critical for a greener economy, is used in products like rechargeable batteries, computers and electronic vehicles. Companies around the world are staking claims in potentially lithium-rich areas, including lands near Canyonlands National Park. After additional environmental analysis, the BLM has reopened such a proposal for public comment. Plus, to test their designs, competitive robotics students recently traveled to a ‘Mars analogue' – also known as southern Utah. And later, the Colorado Pika Project is studying how climate change impacts these small, hamster-like animals. // Show Notes: // Photo: A view from a potential lithium mining site near Canyonlands National Park. From the BLM's Visual Assessment document. // BLM NEPA Public Register https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2014014/570 // Mars is the goal, but first, these students must conquer Utah's red desert https://www.kuer.org/health-science-environment/2023-06-15/byu-mars-university-rover-challenge-utah-desert // Colorado Pika Project https://pikapartners.org/

Joining us today is Nicholas Grundish, who earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and studied under a Nobel Prize recipient. Now he's putting his battery tech to use for EnergyX, a company that's secured tens of millions in funding with GM leading their Series B with 50 million. What does this mean for you and me? Batteries in our cars and everyday devices will soon charge faster, be more safe, and have dramatically increased capacity. I love people who are building a more sustainable future in eminently practical ways. ➡️ https://energyx.com/ ➡️ Highlights: https://rosspalmer.com/nicholas-grundish   Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer Subscribe on YouTube: @therosspalmer

U.S. Navy detected what it suspected may have been an implosion within hours of the Titan submersible descending into the ocean to visit the Titanic wreckage.  Environmentalists, tribal leaders and others have fought for years against lithium mining ventures in Nevada. Yet opposition to mining one particular desert tract for the silvery white metal used in electric car batteries is coming from unusual quarters: space. PETA is claiming that Budweiser mistreats animals, and as a result, must be dropped from the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup and the upcoming Women's World Cup sponsorships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Biden welcomes Indian Prime Minister with a pomp filled state visit. Divided House Republicans send an impeachment resolution against President Biden to committee. Senate Democrats beat back an effort to overturn a rule on gun braces. Brazil's largest meat producer accused of “cattle laundering” to hide extent of grazing in the Amazon. San Francisco activists protest cuts in housing and for children in Mayor's budget plan. A lithium mining company sues Native American protestors.   Image by: Ms Sarah Welch, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The post President Biden rolls out economic and military agreements during Indian Prime Minister's visit; Republicans at odds with each other over impeachment resolution for President Biden; Lithium mining company sues Native American protestors: The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 22, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Biden welcomes Indian Prime Minister with a pomp filled state visit. Divided House Republicans send an impeachment resolution against President Biden to committee. Senate Democrats beat back an effort to overturn a rule on gun braces. Brazil's largest meat producer accused of “cattle laundering” to hide extent of grazing in the Amazon. San Francisco activists protest cuts in housing and for children in Mayor's budget plan. A lithium mining company sues Native American protestors.   Image by: Ms Sarah Welch, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The post President Biden rolls out economic and military agreements during Indian Prime Minister's visit; Republicans at odds with each other over impeachment resolution for President Biden; Lithium mining company sues Native American protestors: The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 22, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Teague Egan is the CEO and Founder of EnergyX. EnergyX is on a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy with breakthrough direct lithium extraction and refinery technologies, as well as more effective battery and energy storage solutions. Imagine you're listening to "The End" - the famous hit of The Doors. You vaguely remember there's something pressing on your to-do list, but hey, who can resist the captivating voice of Jim Morrisson, right? 11'44 passes by, and you return to that to-do list. What's on top? Oh yeah, submit that folder for Bolivia's Direct Lithium Extraction tender. But... 11'44 was 1'44 too long, and time is over; you're out. Kind of bitter, right? I obviously romanticized the anecdote, and I don't know if Teague is a fan of The Doors, yet one part of that story is true: EnergyX got kicked off of Bolivia's DLE tender for submitting 10 minutes late.  I wouldn't allow myself to joke about it if Teague wasn't seeing the positives in it: EnergyX leverages 60 patents across the lithium value chain, and they've leveraged Bolivia and Uyuni as a great proof of concept! Their technology suit stands the field test, and they're able to produce lithium in a country that maybe boasts the World's largest lithium reserves, but also a quite demanding 25 to 1 magnesium to lithium ratio that defeated many challengers in that race to get Bolivia's white oil off the ground. In today's conversation, you'll get to explore how a Direct Lithium Extraction pure player builds its path to a future EV supply chain vertical, how there may be bumps on the road, but also how exciting it is to move an Idea from the lab to a pilot then a demonstration stage and down the line, a first commercial reference.  You'll hear of the lithium godfather and Nobel Prize recipient, John Goodenough, which is the second Nobel Prize winner we get to hear in this lithium series after Barry Sharpless that collaborated with Standard Lithium; you'll understand how an investment fund committed 450 million dollars on EnergyX and how Teague won his crown as Shale Magazine named him the Lithium King.  ➡️ Check out the entire article on how the Lithium King got 60 patents  for its battery vertical pure player, including a teaser, a slider, and a full transcript on the (don't) Waste Water website!

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Robert Mintak is the CEO of Standard Lithium. Standard Lithium coins itself America's 21st century Lithium Company, and indeed, they shall become the first lithium developer in the World to produce direct-extracted lithium at a commercial scale in El Dorado. What's not to love about Direct Lithium Extraction or DLE? We've seen in the first two episodes of this series how the World needs to scale from about half a million of yearly Lithium Carbonate Equivalent to 2, 3, or maybe even 5 million by 2030. And sure, you can probably extract more spodumene in hard rock mines. You can probably also evaporate more lithium-rich brines in the south american lithium triangle. But will that be enough? For many, that's still an open question, and not the only one. How and where do you refine that lithium? Who does it? Where and how do you ship it around? And what if the ones with lithium don't want to sell to the ones with battery gigafactories.  To answer many of these questions and more, Direct Lithium Extraction comes in pretty handy. Indeed, with DLE and the extended CRC (if you don't know that acronym, you probably shall dive into the first episode of this series with Ben Sparrow), you have an all-in-one approach that turns low-concentration brines into battery-grade lithium carbonate or hydroxide.  Black oil fields can get a second life as a source of white oil. Geothermal projects can now kill two birds with one stone, leveraging the heat AND the lithium content. And existing brine operations, like the one Robert will talk about in a minute at the Lanxxess site in El Dorado, can start to multiply their value by adding an additional revenue stream.  Hence my question: what's not to love about Direct Lithium Extraction? Well, yes, it leverages processes we know quite well in the Water Industry, such as adsorption, ion exchange, membrane, thermal or electrochemical processes. And yes, in a quite specific shape, it's been partially used since the 90s in Argentina and China. But as an end-to-end process where unconventional brines flow in and battery-grade lithium gets extracted on the other end, it's never been scaled up to commercial sizes. There have been impressive lab studies and pilot plants, and even a handful of demo plants, one of them being Standard Lithium's one in El Dorado, another, Vulcan's one in Germany we'll discuss in a future episode. Yes, that's a spoiler. But never, ever, a full-scale plant.  So the ability of pioneers such as Standard Lithium to manage the rollout of commercial scale DLE is something that's closely watched by an entire industry.  How do you pick the right place to roll out? How do you build the right team? What are the decisive parameters to monitor? What's often overlooked? What makes a potential world's first full-scale Direct Lithium Extraction project? I'll let Robert take it from there. ➡️ Check out the entire article on the 10 Simple Secrets of Standard Lithium's probable world-first commercial DLE, including several teasers and a full transcript on the (don't) Waste Water website!

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Director of FE Battery Metals Corp and Professional Geoscientist. There are very few Lithium Mining projects and even fewer Industry Vets like Craig moving the lithium-powered needle.  The state of the electric vehicle union and clean energy as we know it has been fueled by Lithium over the last decade. How is this possible when there is only a single Lithium mine in the United States and Canada alone? Where is Tesla and the BIG 3 automakers getting their supply?  The major transition from coal and fossil fuel has primarily been driven by South America, Australia, and China exploration - in that order. The new school fuel does show promise of discovery in North America's Carolinas (NC & SC) as well as the "Canadian Shield" (lithium rich territories) where FE Battery Metals Corp pegmatite projects are fleshing-out. Craig simplifies the chemistry (lithium is lighter than oxygen), geo-political climate, the recent share influx from 30k/ton to 90k/ton, and why you should (or shouldn't!) be concerned with shortages during today's episode.  Enjoy   Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy the episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us: TheHowtoEntrepreneur.com Instagram Twitter LinkedIn   Today's Sponsors: JavaPresse Coffee Company - #1 Rated Coffee Grinder on Amazon (Free Grinder in Link) SANESolution - Harvard Medical endorsed body & mind health framework American Dream U -  Transitioning veteran professionals

LAUSD has announced an unplanned three-day break, leaving working parents scrambling. Southern California's rainy winter continues into spring. Gov. Newsom is charging up the state's lithium mining business at Salton Sea, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/joinSupport the show: https://laist.com

It's a crew show! Matt rode in a terrible Uber and lived to tell the tale. We did 800 miles in the Mach-E to see Bert Kreischer perform at the Mullet Arena in Tempe, AZ so we'll be talking about the drive, BlueCrusie issues, charging, and the show. Then, we respond to the comments on Jonny Lieberman's appearance using some hard numbers about water usage for mining. Plus, Q&A about Panamera vs AMG 63; using EVs in Canada; Camaro Z28 vs SS 1LE; and more! Recorded February 13, 2023 It's time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!  Tune in to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 19th at 2:30 PM Eastern on FOX. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

Why Another Antarctic Ice Shelf Collapsed On March 15, the Conger ice shelf, a piece of ice half the size of Rome, collapsed in eastern Antarctica. It's the first time that side of the continent experienced a major loss of ice in the 40-year history of satellite observations. Previous collapses of shelves have until now occurred in western Antarctica. Meanwhile, researchers are reporting temperatures more than 70 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than average, while parts of the Arctic are beating averages by 50 degrees. Scientific American's Sophie Bushwick explains why warming at the poles is both more likely than other parts of the globe, and is also exacerbating the likelihood of collapses like this. Plus, new insights into strange radio circles in space, the Hubble telescope sees the most distant star yet, and a look at the statistical likelihood of basketball “hot hands.” And an April Fool's Day quiz on some new inventions that may or may not be real.   Scientists Are Working On HIV Vaccines Based On COVID Vaccine Tech Several early Phase 1 human trials of vaccines using mRNA technology are now under way. The approach—which uses mRNA to induce the body to manufacture specific parts of a viral structure that then trains the immune system—was famously successful in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the basis for both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. Now, researchers are wondering if the mRNA approach might be a solution to diseases like HIV, which have thwarted vaccine researchers for years. The NIH has supported three trials, other trials from IAVI and Moderna are also under way in Phase 1. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joins Ira to talk about the challenges of developing vaccines against HIV, the path through the clinical trials process, and why researchers are very cautiously optimistic about the new vaccine trials. They also discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need for continued vigilance and funding.   An Oregon Lithium Deposit Could Help Power Clean Energy Tech President Joe Biden and U.S. lawmakers are ramping up their efforts to mine, manufacture and process more battery materials at home — and that's drawn praise from the company exploring a large lithium deposit in southeast Oregon. Jindalee Resources Limited, the Australian company with lithium claims at a Bureau of Land Management site in Oregon's Malheur County, says the growing push for U.S. critical minerals production is a positive sign. “You've seen bipartisan support for the development of critical minerals projects growing,” said Lindsay Dudfield, Jindalee's executive director. “Jindalee is advancing a critical minerals project, and so we're very encouraged by these developments.” The Intercept reported Thursday that Biden is preparing to invoke the Defense Production Act to expedite production of batteries for electric vehicles, consumer electronics and renewable energy storage. The Defense Production Act was recently used to increase supply and hasten delivery of COVID-19 vaccines. Lawmakers in recent weeks have urged the president to use his authority under the law to do the same for batteries. “The time is now to grow, support, and encourage investment in the domestic production of graphite, manganese, cobalt, lithium, nickel, and other critical minerals to ensure we support our national security, and to fulfill our need for lithium-ion batteries — both for consumers and for the Department of Defense,” wrote Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska; Joe Manchin,D-W.Va.; Jim Risch, R-Idaho; and Bill Cassidy, R-La., in a letter to the president last week. The Biden administration published a report last June that found the American battery supply chain to be extremely vulnerable as demand for batteries increases. For decades, the U.S. has relied on foreign imports of minerals needed to make those batteries, especially lithium. While the U.S. has large lithium reserves, it only produces about 1% of the world's supply. Demand for lithium and other materials is expected to skyrocket as the U.S. seeks to transition away from fossil fuels, according to the International Energy Agency. The Biden administration's report says lithium could be a good candidate for new domestic mining and extraction, which would reduce American dependence on foreign sources like Russia and China. But as the rush for critical minerals like lithium speeds up in the U.S., environmental groups, Native American tribes and others have urged caution, especially when it comes to new mining. The extractive industry remains enormously destructive to frontline communities as well as land, water and wildlife. Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.   An Unusual Fungus May Control Invasive Tawny Crazy Ants The Tawny crazy ant (sometimes called the Rasberry crazy ant) is an invasive species originally found in South America. Over the past few decades, it has found a home in U.S. Gulf states and parts of Texas. The ant, named “crazy” for its erratic movements, can outcompete native ant species when it takes hold, and can overwhelm small animals with sheer numbers. In 2013, Science Friday spoke with Edward LeBrun, a research scientist at the Brackenridge Field Laboratory of UT Austin, about the ant and its ability to outcompete fire ants in the southern U.S. Now, LeBrun returns to share news of a possible biological control for the ants, a form of fungus that can cause infected nests to collapse over a period of years. It's a good news, bad news situation—while most insecticides and baits don't work to control the ants, the fungus can produce local extinction. However, it takes years to work, and currently requires transferring hundreds of infected ants into a nest—not exactly something you can pick up off the shelf at the local hardware store.