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UConn's Lithium Method Could Slash Emissions, Create 100K Jobs

7/21/2025

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University of Connecticut researchers are pioneering a groundbreaking method to extract lithium from geothermal brines, potentially slashing carbon emissions by nearly 50%. This innovative approach not only meets the soaring demand for lithium in electric vehicle batteries but also promises to create over 100,000 jobs in the U.S., bolstering energy independence and sustainability.

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University of Connecticut researchers are pioneering a groundbreaking method to extract lithium from geothermal brines, potentially slashing carbon emissions by nearly 50%. This innovative approach not only meets the soaring demand for lithium in electric vehicle batteries but also promises to create over 100,000 jobs in the U.S., bolstering energy independence and sustainability.