As China prepares for its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), scientists are turning salt lakes into eco-friendly lithium treasure chests – and it’s about to rewrite the rules of sustainable industry. 🔋
Professor Wang Yuanhao reveals how "closed-loop systems" could transform these western region lakes into climate heroes. Imagine: extracting lithium (vital for EV batteries) while recycling every drop of water and minimizing waste. 💡 This isn’t just tech – it’s a blueprint for balancing economic growth with environmental survival.
Why 2026 matters: ✅ Secures China’s position in the $100B+ lithium market ✅ Aligns with global climate goals through low-carbon tech ✅ Creates jobs in western regions through green industrialization
Wang’s team calls this "nature’s chemistry set meets industrial strategy" – a potential game-changer as nations race to decarbonize. With EV demand projected to triple by 2030, China’s salt lakes might just become the new oil fields of the green economy. 🌍⚡
