US lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations - BBC News

Many countries have set green targets to move from petrol to electric cars but the change could see a dramatic increase in mining. That is because lithium is essential in the production of electric car batteries and a key metal in the manufacturing process. Environmentalists and native people cannot agree on whether a new rush for the so-called "white gold" should be supported or fiercely opposed. This video is from BBC Click, the BBC’s flagship technology programme. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Nevada #Lithium #BBCNews