RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The ongoing debate over lithium mining in Nevada has taken a personal turn for six individuals sued by a mining company, for the peaceful protest of Thacker Pass. One of those protesters is now speaking out for the first time.
The sweeping vistas of Thacker Pass are more than just land. For many it’s a source of life, history, and resilience. For Max Wilbert, the battle over Thacker Pass is deeply personal. As a long-time environmental organizer, he works tirelessly to challenge our reliance on fossil fuels, and push for a sustainable lifestyle. He says, the idea of mining lithium to put into electric cars to save our planet is just a myth.
“I think this is a false solution to the very real and very dangerous climate crisis,” Wilbert said…