A struggling California region is suddenly poised to become very, very rich

SF Gate ^ | 12/4/2023 | By Ariana Bindman

[oldtech]

I thought the lithium for batteries would probably be on the downslide now that EVs apparently are...????

[HKMk23]

“Central Valley growing what 1/3 the nations vegetables?”

Used to until Water Wars.

Used to be the Central Valley was planted in crops nearly the whole way up I-5 from L.A. to Tracy out East of Altamont.

Now? LOTTA fallow ground out there. A SCARY lot.

[Phoenix8]

I havent visited Central Valley in 5 years or so.

And around LA even longer, probably close to a score of years.

[KittyKares]

The EPA and CA will block it.
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I don’t doubt it. Earthworks, Comite Civico del Valley, and Imperial Valley Equity and Justice Coalition are already complaining about the potential impact on the environment.

It’s been a long-neglected lake, but on December 8, the Biden Administration gave California $70 million to “speed up restoration of the lake, improving conditions for wildlife, water quality, and surrounding communities.” Of course, they did. Then they can come in and forbid extracting the lithium.