Lithium is an element that is key to our energy transition away from fossil fuels and plays an important role in the battery technologies for space exploration. This photo was taken during an expedition to Western Australia exploring for lithium deposits that have the potential to reshape the global economy and resolve the global climate crisis.
Submission Year:
2023
Photographer's affiliation:
Faculty
Academic areas:
Arts and Science
Smith Engineering
Art of Research categories:
Climate action
Photo:
![[Photo taken on an expedition in Western Australia]](/research/sites/all/modules/contrib/lazyloader/image_placeholder.gif "Lithium Below, Stars Above")
Categories:
Faculty / Researcher
Faculty of Arts and Science
Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering
Fundamental Principles of Nature: from Discovery to Application and Innovation
Ecology, Biodiversity and the Natural Environment
Sustainability, Environment and Resources
Alternative Energy Solutions and Energy Policy
Cleantech
Protecting the Natural Environment
Location of photograph:
Western Australia
Photographer's name:
Dr. Christopher Spencer
Display Photographers Affiltion + Faculty or Department:
Faculty, Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering