Ruiz Urges Health Protections Alongside Salton Sea Lithium Extraction
The segment shows Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) during a congressional hearing on critical minerals. He describes his district's Salton Sea lithium deposits, links them to national security and jobs, and stresses that development must protect public health in an area with severe air quality and respiratory issues. Ruiz questions witness Dr. Dunn on win-win outcomes, upholding NEPA and state rules, avoiding fast-tracking, and preventing environmental injustice in battery recycling. The clip highlights Ruiz's long-standing advocacy for Lithium Valley.
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