White Gold
Lithium, Power, and the Andes
In Bolivia and Chile, at the lithium-rich heart of Latin America, a global mining boom is accelerating as demand for electric vehicle batteries fuels a scramble for critical minerals—raising urgent questions about power, profit, Indigenous lands, and the true cost of clean energy.
About the Film
From frontier outpost to vibrant modern hub, Lexington, Kentucky is a city shaped by deliberate choices—by both its leaders and its people. Today, it stands as a model for how holistic, community-driven policymaking can nurture civic health, strengthen the economy, and honor a city’s history. "Blueprint in the Bluegrass" is part of our six-episode series spotlighting democratic and societal resilience in cities across Europe and the United States, presented in collaboration with the GMF Cities program.
