Lithium is key to creating batteries for so many items we use each day — everything from cars and e-bikes to laptops and phones. But these mines have also sparked criticism due to their huge energy use and potentially polluting side effects.

A shocking new study shows that 80% of America’s coal plants could be easily converted into nuclear reactors. It seems likely that nuclear power will be a massive part of our energy grid going forward — but not everyone loves the idea of cooling towers popping up in their home state.