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Life Sciences => The Environment => Topic started by: Lewis Thomson on 03/02/2022 15:49:29

Title: What damage does battery production cause to the environment?
Post by: Lewis Thomson on 03/02/2022 15:49:29

Ann wants to know our thoughts on this aspect of the environment.

"As we rush ahead renewable electricity & storage, why is there no discussion on the environmental damage of battery production?"

What do you think? Discuss in the comments below...

Title: Re: What damage does battery production cause to the environment?
Post by: Bored chemist on 03/02/2022 18:18:28

Quote from: Lewis Thomson on 03/02/2022 15:49:29

why is there no discussion on the environmental damage of battery production?

There is, e.g.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impacts_of_lithium-ion_batteries