Opinion: Imperial County residents deserve to benefit from a potential lithium boom

"This pocket of California is emblematic of the potential and the risks that have long faced impoverished communities in resource-rich regions."

"If industry is allowed to drive the process completely, the result could be further economic and environmental exploitation."

"Capitalizing on the resource is not simple, however... There's a better way forward, though - an opportunity to ensure that residents directly benefit from the lithium extraction boom."

"It's understandable why the prospect of a new clean industry, a 'white gold rush,' would be appealing to residents."

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