The Jequitinhonha River Valley in Brazil, once infamous for poverty, is now a hotspot for lithium mining, dubbed “white oil.” This shift has brought hope and excitement to the region, but also raised concerns about environmental impact.
The region’s economic boom due to lithium has led to a surge in jobs and economic growth, but it has also impacted the environment and local communities negatively.
While the promise of economic development is enticing, concerns about long-term sustainability and environmental damage loom large in this story of transformation in the Jequitinhonha Valley.
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