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Overview
In this episode, host Dr. Maria-Artemis Kolliniati speaks with Prof. Dr. Mark Goodale about one of the defining resources of the green transition — lithium. They discuss the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of lithium extraction and explore how it is transforming industries and communities across the globe.
The discussion highlights the ongoing debates surrounding lithium projects in Serbia and the wider Balkan region, where questions of sustainability, profit, and local impact collide. Can the global energy transition be sustainable? Or is it being driven more by profit than by principle?
Episode Timestamps
02:28 – Why is lithium so beneficial?
08:00 – Lithium side effects
14:40 – Legal and community readiness for overexploitation
19:20 – Emerging lithium producers in Europe?
33:18 – Local impact of lithium suppliers
38:30 – Can new tech replace lithium soon?
*Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only, and the views and opinions expressed are those of the guest(s).
