Opposing the construction of a lithium mine in Nevada supported by the Biden administration, environmentalists and Native Americans are set to present their arguments before a US appeals court. For nearly two years, the Biden administration’s shift away from fossil fuels and endorsement of lithium and copper mining have faced criticism from environmentalists and Native Americans. Raising hopes among opponents of the Nevada lithium mine, last year the Biden administration’s plans to build a copper mine in Arizona were thwarted. The appeals court is urged by lawyers representing environmentalists and tribes to overturn a judge’s decision allowing construction to proceed … Continue reading Environmentalists and Native Americans Confront the Threat of Nevada’s Lithium Mine: Sacred Lands vs. Industrial Progress