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I mean let’s not pretend that Berkshire Hathaway doesn’t own interests in 10 of the 11 lithium projects at this location. This is a very big money project and
by happytiger 3y ago
I mean let’s not pretend that Berkshire Hathaway doesn’t own interests in 10 of the 11 lithium projects at this location.
This is a very big money project and it was always going to happen. They kept pretending like there was some debate but it seems mostly just optics management than any reality.
- justrealist 3y agoAm I supposed to assume this is a bad thing?
- NPC82 3y agoI feel like I could envision an opposition to eventual sodium ion battery technology form these larger companies (that have oil ties) with their expensive new investments that they would want to protect, but maybe I am misguided or jaded. Either way that would be the potential thread I see in this being an issue.
- akira2501 3y agoI think he's suggesting that thinking of it as a "bad thing" or "good thing" is misguided. With any new large scale project that impacts the environment comes new responsibilities and new duties in oversight. Historically, it's best to have a tempered outlook when it comes to these "revolutions."
- happytiger 3y agoThat’s pretty spot on to what I was trying to say. This is a very complex project, with a lot of unproven technology, and a lot of very well connected politicians pushing for it. There are a LOT of articles coming out that are very positive, and while the project is probably necessary, we should be aware as the public that it’s not all roses and sunshine. Worth reading if you want more of an idea: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2022/08/31/californias-lithium-rush-electric-vehicles-salton-sea/?sh=80ac9464f631 https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2022/08/31/californ...