[Lewis Thomson (OP)]

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...

[Bored chemist]

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