NASA opposes lithium mining at tabletop flat Nevada desert site used to calibrate satellites

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1. Elko Daily Free Press

   NASA opposes lithium mining at tabletop flat Nevada desert site used to calibrate satellites ↗ (opens Elko Daily Free Press)

   Published Jun 22, 2023

   Same headline from 10 more outlets

   Elko Daily Free Press's feed description

   The latest challenge to lithium mining in Nevada in the push for cleaner energy comes from a place where no opposition has arisen before: space. At NASA's request, U.S. land

2. Gizmodo

   NASA Says No to Lithium Mining in Area of Nevada Where Satellites Are Calibrated ↗ (opens Gizmodo)

   Published Jun 22, 2023

   Gizmodo's feed description

   The federal space agency emerged as an unlikely mining opponent when company claims were set to interfere with the land it relies on for satellite calibration.

3. Las Vegas Review-Journal

   NASA opposes lithium mining at Nevada site used to calibrate satellites ↗ (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

   Published Jun 22, 2023

   Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

   Opposition to mining one particular desert tract for the silvery white metal used in electric car batteries is coming from unusual quarters: space.

4. Fox News

   NASA objects to lithium mining at Nevada desert site vital for satellite calibration ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Jun 22, 2023

   Fox News's feed description

   Tensions arose in Nevada over the need for lithium mining and the use of a specific desert tract for satellite calibration purposes. Lithium is a key element for battery production.

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