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.