The U.S. is facing a dilemma between pursuing climate-friendly technologies and preserving water resources in the West. Many minerals needed for green energy, such as copper and lithium, are found in arid regions where water is scarce and precious. The new mines planned for these metals could worsen the water stress and quality of the local communities and ecosystems.

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https://www.npr.org/2023/09/09/1198625673/the-u-s-is-caught-between-climate-friendly-technologies-and-growing-water-scarci?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

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