Opponents of the lithium mine in Nevada claim that declining groundwater levels endanger the Kings River pyrg snail, which survives solely in 13 isolated springs.
Environmentalists and activists are demanding an investigation, arguing new evidence confirms their fears about the mine’s impact on fragile ecosystems and sacred lands.
Monitoring groundwater levels is crucial; a recent study showed a nearly five-foot drop in a nearby well, raising alarms about the snail's survival.
The plight of the Kings River pyrg highlights the conflict between resource extraction and environmental preservation, stressing the need for careful ecological assessments before mining.
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