As the world transitions to more renewable energy sources, the demand for it has soared. In 2021, about 95,000 tonnes of lithium was consumed globally - by 2024 it had more than doubled to 205,000 ...

The U.S. withdrawal is set to take effect on December 31, 2026, under Article II (6) of the UNESCO Constitution. Until then, the United States will remain a full member of the agency.