Chile’s Copper Mines vs. Water: Who Wins?

Ever wondered how your phone or electric car gets its power? Turns out, the copper and lithium inside might come at a cost to Chile’s water supply. Mining giants are now pumping seawater up the Andes to keep digging, but locals say the damage to their wetlands and way of life is already done. Even with fancy desalination plants, the water isn’t reaching everyone—and the process itself isn’t exactly eco-friendly. It’s a classic case of tech progress vs. local impact. #Business #Industry #WaterWars