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Sustainable products are hard and expensive to make, especially in the highly competitive world of today. Many areas are affected by industrialization, and some animals are also in danger.
The latest finger pointed in this field targeted Tesla Motors, which was accused of indirectly killing flamingos. According to a Bloomberg story, Tesla and General Motors were suspected of being linked to flamingo deaths in Chile.
The two automakers were specified after potentially trading with suppliers in Chile to obtain Lithium, the rare metal that is used in batteries for electric cars and modern hybrids.
Two Chilean mining companies were accused of pumping water out of flamingo’s natural habitat near the Atacama salt flat in the country, and the process was described of being harmful to the species, which is sensitive to salt levels in the water, as well as relying on it for feeding.
However, the Chilean mining companies which sell lithium have not detailed their client lists, and their representatives have already explained that they monitor flamingo population in northern Chile, but have found that their operations have not affected any aspect of wildlife in a direct or indirect way.
Chile is reportedly known for its abundance of lithium, and Tesla representatives have visited Codelco, a mining company in the country, to discuss a potential deal to supply lithium for its Gigafactory.
The Bloomberg story on flamingos and lithium went unnoticed until it was picked up by The Times of India, which pointed the finger at Elon Musk and Tesla Motors.
Even though there is no proof of Tesla is being supplied with lithium by Chilean companies, the headline went through, and it caught the eye of avid Twitter user Elon Musk, who tackled the subject in his personal fashion with the aid of his account.
Environmental activists warn that flamingo population in the Atacama lagoon is dwindling because of this situation, and other species are also reported as being at risk because of the means of extracting water.
While tragic, the condition of flamingos might not have anything to do with Tesla or any other automaker, so we suggest to take a deep breath of air, look at yourself in the mirror, and reconsider any accusations before you express them without checking the facts with multiple sources.
The two automakers were specified after potentially trading with suppliers in Chile to obtain Lithium, the rare metal that is used in batteries for electric cars and modern hybrids.
Two Chilean mining companies were accused of pumping water out of flamingo’s natural habitat near the Atacama salt flat in the country, and the process was described of being harmful to the species, which is sensitive to salt levels in the water, as well as relying on it for feeding.
However, the Chilean mining companies which sell lithium have not detailed their client lists, and their representatives have already explained that they monitor flamingo population in northern Chile, but have found that their operations have not affected any aspect of wildlife in a direct or indirect way.
Chile is reportedly known for its abundance of lithium, and Tesla representatives have visited Codelco, a mining company in the country, to discuss a potential deal to supply lithium for its Gigafactory.
The Bloomberg story on flamingos and lithium went unnoticed until it was picked up by The Times of India, which pointed the finger at Elon Musk and Tesla Motors.
Even though there is no proof of Tesla is being supplied with lithium by Chilean companies, the headline went through, and it caught the eye of avid Twitter user Elon Musk, who tackled the subject in his personal fashion with the aid of his account.
Environmental activists warn that flamingo population in the Atacama lagoon is dwindling because of this situation, and other species are also reported as being at risk because of the means of extracting water.
While tragic, the condition of flamingos might not have anything to do with Tesla or any other automaker, so we suggest to take a deep breath of air, look at yourself in the mirror, and reconsider any accusations before you express them without checking the facts with multiple sources.
Because of course I hate flamingos...(maybe try eating fewer flamingo eggs in your salad)https://t.co/tUKsWqCobo
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2016
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