University of Pittsburgh researchers found a significant lithium deposit in Pennsylvania's wastewater from Marcellus Shale gas wells, potentially meeting up to 40% of U.S. demand. The discovery could impact battery production for smartwatches and electric cars.
Big News 🗞️ Researchers have discovered a large lithium deposit in Pennsylvania, saying it could eventually supply more than 1/3 of America’s needs for the mineral. What does that mean for business and geopolitical effects? We decided to #AskAyda! Grappling with a big decision?… https://t.co/oN1Hxh0p6I
Fracking wastewater has “shocking” amount of clean-energy mineral lithium https://t.co/aETgsY6O0r
A new study estimated there is enough lithium in Pennsylvania's wastewater to meet up to 40% of domestic needs. But experts are concerned the discovery will be used to justify more fracking. https://t.co/sjYQv0fFwM
🇺🇸 HUGE LITHIUM DISCOVERY IN PENNSYLVANIA This week, the U.S. struck proverbial gold when researchers discovered lithium reserves that could supply up to 40% of America's lithium demands. Simultaneously, it could bail out America's economy and be a huge game changer in strides… https://t.co/wsaRZWoItK
“[U]p to 40% of the lithium used in the United States could come from the wastewater from Marcellus Shale gas wells in the Keystone State. … Lithium is essential for the production of technology we use every day, including smartphones and laptops, but it comes from across the… https://t.co/ADifpcZ9Qe
I've had a few folks send me clips about the lithium discovery in Pennsylvania's Marcellus shale formation. Sharing a few thoughts:
If Pennsylvania is full of lithium why does going there make me depressed? https://t.co/W64KopRvou
and there's already enough lithium in the US to put every American into an electric vehicle https://t.co/jyoZNp2m7F
Ok, but what was lithium doing in a goldmine? https://t.co/QUH5P5U9Aa
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a large amount of lithium located in Pennsylvania, saying it could eventually supply more than a third of America’s needs for the mineral. https://t.co/qSfGFUrNYH
"a goldmine of lithium" https://t.co/Zre2gv4z7q
MASSIVE LITHIUM FIND IN PENNSYLVANIA COULD MEET 40% OF U.S. DEMAND
MASSIVE LITHIUM FIND IN PENNSYLVANIA COULD MEET 40% OF US DEMAND (ESSANEWS) Scientists have discovered a massive lithium source in Pennsylvania that could satisfy up to 40 percent of the U.S. demand for this valuable element. Lithium, often dubbed "white gold," is precious in… https://t.co/pjm13R05fz
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found a goldmine of lithium in Pennsylvania. https://t.co/cvKom8sXHS
Pa.'s fracking wastewater could be a reliable source of lithium, study says. Via @VarineTrib https://t.co/zIr8p2RU1Y
Newly published research by a #Pitt doctorate student estimates that up to 40% of the lithium — used for batteries used in smartwatches and electric cars — could be extracted from wastewater created by unconventional drilling operations in Pa. https://t.co/sccxivN3D9
NEW DISCOVERY! University of Pittsburgh researchers discovered a goldmine of lithium in Pennsylvania's wastewater from Marcellus Shale gas wells and that up to 40% of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania. The research scientist will explain at 10pm on @KDKA+. https://t.co/Ex5wYvnX5x
Pennsylvania is sitting on major untapped lithium 'white gold mine' that could generate new billion-dollar industry, government study finds https://t.co/IHc8awY8JJ https://t.co/XsxMKRrIBI
A Giant Untapped Source of Lithium Has Been Found Under Pennsylvania https://t.co/d3fOlBJAEU
Here’s how Pennsylvania could become a huge player in lithium mining: reports https://t.co/0vQwlFo5Rl
Looks like we hit a jackpot with lithium mine in Pennsylvania “If scientists can extract even a conservative amount of lithium from fracking wastewater in the state, they calculate it could meet more than 30 percent of the current US demand.” https://t.co/ZVTY0Zicgs