Nature and EnvironmentUnited States of AmericaLithium: High in demand, bad for the environment 05:56This browser does not support the video element.Nature and EnvironmentUnited States of AmericaStefan Simons05/30/2023May 30, 2023Demand for lithium is at record levels. The US currently sources most of its supply from China – but now intends to mine large quantities of the metal in Nevada. But those plans face resistance from indigenous tribes. Copy linkAdvertisement