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#GovernorNewsom Visits #Lithium Valley to Highlight Momentum on Becoming #GlobalSource for #BatteryProduction WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Lithium Valley is on track to become one of the world’s largest sources of lithium, the essential material for #EVbatteries – positioning #California to be the global hub for battery production and a leader in securing a #cleanenergy future. #IMPERIALVALLEY – #Governor #GavinNewsom today visited Imperial Valley to see the progress being made on transforming the #SaltonSea region into a global hub for #batteryproduction, essential to the worldwide transition to #zeroemission vehicles. California’s Imperial Valley contains some of the largest lithium deposits in the world, specifically underground near the Salton Sea – a region also known as #LithiumValley. Experts believe Lithium Valley could provide enough lithium to meet all of America’s future demand and more than one-third of global demand – supercharging the transition to zero-emission vehicles. During his visit, the Governor toured Controlled Thermal Resources in Imperial for a demonstration of safe #lithiummining and battery production. He also met with local elected officials, community groups and other stakeholders to discuss ways the state is putting the needs of local Imperial Valley communities first as the region undergoes significant economic transformation. Earlier in the day, the Governor visited a project that is being implemented as part of the #SaltonSeaManagementProgram to enhance wetland habitat and improve public health and environmental conditions at the Salton Sea. What Governor Newsom said: “We’re building a hub for global innovation while ensuring this transformation benefits communities right here in Imperial Valley. California is poised to become the world’s largest source of batteries, and it couldn’t come at a more crucial moment in our efforts to move away from fossil fuels. The future happens here first – and Lithium Valley is fast-tracking the world’s clean energy future.” What they’re saying: Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25): “With federal, State, Tribal, County, City, and CBO collaboration along with strong public-private partnerships, we will make Lithium Valley the nation’s manufacturing center of clean energy batteries. Together, we’re reaching toward a clean energy future for the Salton Sea and our communities—a future with good-paying union jobs filled by local workers and a future with lower energy costs for families here in Southern California and all across the nation. Every day, we are getting closer and closer to making this vision a reality, and it’s all starting right here in Lithium Valley.” Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on California’s Lithium Economy: “Lithium Valley has the potential to accelerate our nation’s clean energy future while uplifting one of our most economically underserved regions on the front lines of the climate crisis. We are grateful for Governor Newsom’s leadership and partnership with us as California takes this opportunity to make historic, transformative investments by empowering locals to drive forward a community-focused lithium vision.” Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego): “Imperial’s Lithium Valley will play a crucial part in America’s clean energy future. We need to ensure the investments in that energy future benefit the surrounding communities that have been left economically stranded for too long.” Silvia Paz, Chair, Lithium Valley Commission: “There is boundless potential within the Salton Sea region, both in terms of its role as the leading source of battery components for worldwide clean energy production and the bright future ahead for the local communities who will benefit from new development and high-paying jobs. The Lithium Valley is ready to be a key player as California leads a worldwide transformation towards greener technology