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California Judge Approves Controversial Lithium Project Amid Activist Concerns

7/1/2025

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Judge Approves Lithium Project

A California judge has given the green light for the Hell’s Kitchen lithium project near the Salton Sea, dismissing environmental groups' lawsuit. This decision enables Controlled Thermal Resources to advance construction, heralding a boost in lithium supply for electric vehicles. Yet, local activists remain alarmed, fearing environmental damage and a lack of community engagement.

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Court Upholds Initiative

The Alaska Supreme Court has affirmed the Division of Elections' management of a 2024 ballot initiative seeking to abolish ranked-choice voting. By allowing corrections to signature booklets during the review period, the court's decision not only upheld the initiative's defeat by a narrow margin of 743 votes but also paved the way for future electoral efforts in the state.

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Plaintiffs Challenge Election

A legal battle in Rockland County, New York, intensifies as plaintiffs unveil 15 new documents challenging the 2024 election results. Allegations of voting irregularities, particularly concerning Senate candidate Diane Sare, have emerged. The New York Supreme Court has mandated a seven-month discovery period to delve into these claims, raising concerns about public confidence in election integrity.

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Judge Approves Lithium Project

A California judge has given the green light for the Hell’s Kitchen lithium project near the Salton Sea, dismissing environmental groups' lawsuit. This decision enables Controlled Thermal Resources to advance construction, heralding a boost in lithium supply for electric vehicles. Yet, local activists remain alarmed, fearing environmental damage and a lack of community engagement.

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