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Mega it would be better to wait for solid state batteries.
The triple threat posed by lithium batteries means electric vehicles risk a major downside
As Australia passes the milestone of 100,000 electric vehicles on our roads, an environmental downside is looming: huge numbers of batteries that could end up in landfill.
"Right now, with the smaller [lithium] batteries in the general waste and recycling stream, they're seeing fires in waste tracks on a pretty regular basis," Ms Chaplin said.
"Electric vehicles are just going to take that to another level.
"The impact on the community, in terms of financial resources, to put out fires is one thing, but the impact on the local community from a health perspective will also be significant."
For years, the World Health Organization has been warning about the health risks of e-waste, including batteries, in areas where it is dumped. Toxic chemicals, if released into the environment in large volumes, are thought to pose health risks that could lead to respiratory issues, infertility, congenital disorders and cancer."
The $30b benefits of a circular economy
Carmakers like Volkswagen are talking about a so-called circular economy, in which the materials pulled from old car batteries could be turned into new ones. But this industry is still in its infancy.
"We want to reuse [these batteries] for future generations," Mr Lee said.
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COP28 is all bullshit and the guardian is not a reputable source, the targets will not be met.Climate crisis | The Guardian
Latest Climate crisis news, comment and analysis from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voiceAustralia’s emissions fell 0.4% in 2022 despite increases in transport and agriculture pollution
Inventory shows Australia has burned through 27% of emissions budget under Paris climate accord in 25% of allotted time‘The window is closing’: Cop28 must deliver change of course on climate
With six months until UN summit in Dubai, can its oil executive president bring unwilling countries into line?
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