ARTE Reportage
Portugal: The Dirty Truth Behind Green Cars25 min
Available until 04/11/2050
06/11/2020
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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