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Portugal: The Dirty Truth Behind Green Cars

25 min

Available until 04/11/2050

06/11/2020

Investigation and reports

Lithium is crucial for use in batteries, and as Europe tried to go green and switch to electric cars, demand for this white gold is skyrocketing. The EU imports most of its lithium, but its demand keeps increasing. Mining companies are tempted by the possibility of finding and exploiting reserves right here in Europe. But that would mean sacificing small rural communities, for 'the greater good'.

Director

Nathalie Georges

Author

Nathalie Georges

Country

France

Year

2020

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