Lithium mine could be economic boon, but comes with risks for Quebec town

A tiny Quebec town is set to be the home of one of North America’s only functional lithium mines. The coveted mineral is a key component of electric car batteries. It could be a boon for the community, but critics warn getting to the mineral can be destructive.

#lithium #quebec #cbcnews

Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET

Subscribe to The National:
https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNa...

Connect with The National online:
Facebook | Facebook: thenational
Twitter | Twitter: CBCTheNational
Instagram | Instagram: cbcthenational

More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters help you make sense of the world, wherever you are. The National was named Canada’s Best National Newscast by the Canadian Screen Awards and RTDNA Canada.

• #news_politics
• #news
• #cbc_news
• #the_national
• #cbc_the_national
• #canada_news
• #lithium
• #lithium_batteries
• #lithium_mining
• #electric_vehicles
• #environmental_risks_of_mining
• #ev_batteries
• #climate_change
• #green_technology
• #quebec_lithium_mine
• #electric_vehicle_production
• #environmental_protection
• #mining_contamination
• #electric_cars
• #global_warming
• #kate_mckenna
• #cbc