Tag #Atacama Desert

What are the immediate impacts of Chile's lithium mining strategy on water resources and local communities in the Atacama Desert?

Chile's vulnerability to climate change is exacerbated by its extractive economic model, particularly concerning lithium mining in the Atacama Desert. The government's approach to protecting salares prioritizes economically lucrative areas, neglecting ecological concerns and potentially worsening water scarcity issues. This strategy ignores the interconnectedness of water resources and the long-term impacts on communities and ecosystems.