Este episodio fue hecho especialmente en Español para explicar en resumen la investigacíon hecha por el ex-rector y profesor de ingeniería química y ciencias materiales, Charles Zukoski. En esta temporada hemos explorado el potencial de la indu

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A Message from our host, Charles Zukoski

Feb 26th, 2024 30s

Host Chares Zukoski wants to thank you for listening to the show and let you know about an exciting paid survey opportunity. We want to hear from you! Please take this short survey⁠.Thanks again for listening. We hope you enjoyed Season 1.-

Lithium Valley | Episode 1: The White Gold Rush

Jan 24th, 2024 32m 56s

We’ll get to know Imperial Valley, an area that is home to nearly 180,000 people located in Southeastern California, 200 miles from USC. This community is located at the heart of the Lithium boom. Some have referred to this as a white gold rush

Lithium Valley | Episode 2: The Tech Behind the Scenes

Jan 24th, 2024 32m 49s

There’s a big demand for the batteries but it’s a challenge in how to gain access to all the lithium needed for the electric vehicles that are flooding the streets of the world. There's a new way to access the lithium in the brines — but don’t

Lithium Valley | Episode 3: Transforming a Small Town Economy

Jan 24th, 2024 34m 15s

We will look at how Lithium extraction is expected to boost the local economy and the trade-offs associated with the growth of this industry. The community is preparing - with cautious optimism. In the face of diminished flows in the Colorado

Lithium Valley | Episode 4: Whose Health? Consider the Consequences

Jan 24th, 2024 29m 28s

We’ll look at how Lithium extraction in the Imperial Valley may potentially impact the environment and health issues in the area. What health and ecological changes can the community expect? What bargain does the community accept as they ventu

Lithium Valley | Episode 5: From the Twitch of Colorado River's Tail to Kwaaymi Point

Jan 24th, 2024 43m 8s

We explore concepts of land use and value systems that play out in the Imperial Valley as it is increasingly industrialized and how traditions and cultures are at play as members of the community make decisions about their futures.We want to h

Lithium Valley | Episode 6: The Sum of It All

Jan 24th, 2024 53m 22s

In our final episode of the season, we discuss how efforts to slow global climate change are impacting the Imperial Valley, bringing anxiety and opportunity to those who live there.We want to hear from our listeners! ⁠Please take this short su

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Season 1 Trailer | Welcome to Lithium Valley

Nov 29th, 2023 1m 46s

Electric Futures is a new podcast series from the University of Southern California exploring lesser-known stories of the energy transition, from the perspectives of the people most impacted by the changes that transition will bring. Season 1 i

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