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California Lithium Extraction Projects Face Delays, Environmental Lawsuits; One Developer Eyes Data Center Power

Lithium extraction projects in California's Imperial County, known as "Lithium Valley," are facing significant delays due to legal challenges over environmental impacts, particularly concerning water and air quality. Controlled Thermal Resources' "Hell's Kitchen" project was specifically impacted by an appeals court ruling sending its environmental review back to Imperial County. Amid these setbacks, Controlled Thermal Resources also announced a new venture to supply geothermal power for data centers, signaling a potential shift in focus.