A Proactive Approach to Lithium Pollution with Dr. Alex Chow

<p>“Proactive Approach to Minimize Lithium Pollution” with Dr. Alex Chow</p> <p>Lithium is a chemical element that has recently gained much attention for its use in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and electronics. However, with recycling and re-use programs still in their infancy, there is a growing concern about potential lithium pollution. This episode, as part of our two-part miniseries on the Clean Water Act, Dr. Alex Chow discusses how we can learn from our past pollution mistakes and have a pro-active approach with this new potential pollutant. Don’t forget to listen to the end of the show for our student spotlight.</p> <p>Tune in to learn:</p> <ul> <li>How lithium is used today</li> <li>How lithium pollution can affect our environment</li> <li>Proactive ways to combat lithium pollution</li> <li>What future research needs still exist</li> </ul> <p>If you would like more information about this topic, this episode’s paper is available here: <a href= "https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20405">https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20405</a></p> <p>This paper is always freely available.</p> <p>Contact us at <a href= "mailto:podcast@sciencesocieties.org">podcast@sciencesocieties.org</a> or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don’t forget to subscribe. If you’d like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: <a href= "https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/">https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/</a>.</p> <p>If you would like to reach out to Alex, you can find him here:<br /> <a href="mailto:achow@clemson.edu">achow@clemson.edu</a></p> <p>If you would like to reach out to Makenna Paniel from our Student Spotlight, you can find her here:<br /> <a href= "mailto:kennapaniel@gmail.com">kennapaniel@gmail.com</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/makenna-paniel/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/makenna-paniel/</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/BenignGuardian">https://www.facebook.com/BenignGuard