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Nov 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lithium Slag: Hidden Dangers in Our Quest for Green Energy

Lithium-ion batteries are powering our green energy future, but there's a hidden cost. Every year, China alone produces over 10 million tons of lithium slag (LS) from smelting lithium mica. While we focus on extracting lithium, we're ignoring the environmental risks posed by other harmful substances

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