(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 5, 2024)
It’s a remarkable coincidence: In the waste produced by extracting fossil fuels, there is a huge supply of a key resource in weaning the world economy off of fossil fuels. If extraction technology can become cost-effective, it could be an economic force multiplier for Pennsylvania.
PGH Works Perspective
Marcellus Shale is the gift that keeps on giving: Researchers from NETL and Pitt say fracking wastewater contains lithium need for batteries for EVs and other uses.
