I just don't see why one mineral being pulled out of the ground seems taboo to talk about because it's potential propaganda, could it not go the other way as well with that logic?
I mean, if we scaled any higher and did replace fossil fuels, would mining lithium/rare metals and the lifespan of batteries/PV panels be worse than mining nat. gas?
These are serious questions that would benefit from a serious calculation.
These are not, in fact, serious questions.
What would the impact of mining lithium be if it did need to meet the needs that oil and gas is currently serving?
Comparing the effects of lithium mining vs nat. gas fracking on the land at the expected full scale needs an unbiased approach. Not to mention the supply and humanitarian issues.
Lithium is not comparable to oil and gas. An EV contains a few kilos of lithium, which is perfectly recyclable and not consumed. Meanwhile the average American motorist buys and burns 2 metric tons of motor fuel every year.
I was asking about the scale of lithium mining if it were to replace nat. gas and coal for energy production. Not just EVs. Have you seen a study of the projected impact of that?
Many people use the method everyday without comparing themselves to the man personally.
When you use the scientific method, you aren't comparing yourself to Francis Bacon are you?
Also, you seemed to have veered off topic, please reply to the last sentence of my last reply if you wish to continue talking to me.