Reposted by Maansi Srivastava
New: Several Imperial Valley environmental justice and labor groups are launching a new effort to negotiate with the developing lithium industry.
They're asking companies to sign binding legal commitments for local jobs, environmental health and Indigenous rights.
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Imperial Valley advocates seek environmental and labor commitments from region's lithium industry
The announcement follows months of fierce disagreement between advocates and the County of Imperial over the developing industry.
