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The Billion Dollar Lithium Crisis vs. Native Bees: Are Electric Cars Worth It?

Jan 22, 2026 · 12 min · Ep 24

Brazil's "Lithium Valley" is booming—and native stingless bees are disappearing. In March 2026, Brazil votes on whether to protect these ancient pollinators from mining operations. Kelly explores the uncomfortable conflict between electric vehicles and biodiversity, and asks: Are we trading one crisis for another?

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