Why a Chilean salt flat is a microcosm of the extractive frontiers of green capitalism

The extraction of lithium in Chile's Atacama desert is causing growing social and environmental concerns. This issue highlights the challenges of balancing economic growth with sustainability in the pursuit of green capitalism. The extraction of lithium is crucial for addressing the climate crisis, but it comes at a cost, including escalating social and environmental costs. As a result, the Chilean salt flat serves as a microcosm for the trade-offs involved in pursuing green capitalism.

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The extraction of lithium in the Atacama desert is crucial for addressing the climate crisis, but it comes with escalating social and environmental costs. This could lead to increased scrutiny and potential regulatory challenges for green assets, affecting

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