Total primary energy consumption increased 1% to 3% above 2019 levels. Renewables' share reached 7.5%, up 1% from previous year. Carbon dioxide emissions reached new high at 39.3 GtCO2e
Lithium (3Li) is a Group 1 alkali metal with atomic number 3. It is a solid at 298 K, silvery white/grey in appearance. Lithium is the least dense metal, about half as dense as water. Discovered by Johan August Arfvedson in 1817 at Stockholm
Lithium is crucial for crafting late-game utility items and large habitat modules. Players need 23 pieces of Lithium for all Lithium-based crafting. Used in crafting Ultra High Capacity Tank and various Prawn Suit upgrades
Discovered in 1817 by Arfwedson in petalite mineral. Found in brine deposits, mineral springs, and pegmatite ores. Major producers include Australia, Chile, and Portugal. Produced by electrolysis of lithium-potassium chloride mixture
Mood stabilizers treat bipolar disorder by preventing mood shifts between mania and depression. Lithium is the first FDA-approved mood stabilizer, requiring therapeutic monitoring. Anticonvulsants block sodium channels and affect brain's glutamate system. Lamotrigine decreases cortisol response to stress
Located in southwest Bolivia at 3,656 m elevation, covering 10,582 km². Formed from evaporating prehistoric lakes 40,000 years ago. Covered by salt crust with elevation variations within one meter. Contains brine rich in lithium, estimated 23 million tons as of 2024