German lithium supply may be in hot water

Scientists at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have developed a patent-pending process for what may be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to extract lithium from the geothermal waters on the German and French sides of the Upper Rhine Trench.

Lithium, a key ingredient in the batteries powering electric vehicles, renewable energy storage and a plethora of rechargeabl...