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The unstoppable rise of batteries is leading to a domino effect that puts half of global fossil fuel demand at risk (rmi.org)

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The unstoppable rise of batteries is leading to a domino effect that puts half of global fossil fuel demand at risk::The unstoppable rise of batteries is leading to a domino effect that puts half of global fossil fuel demand at risk.

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[–] waigl@lemmy.world 46 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Batteries take “rare earth metals” like cobalt.

Some Lithium-Ion batteries use Cobalt, but many don't. Lithium-Iron-Phosphate, for example, is a popular variant without any Cobalt. There is a push going on to move to battery chemistries without Cobalt or to reduce the actual amount of Cobalt where it is still required.

[–] marx2k@lemmy.world -5 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Lithium production does still take an insane amount of water to produce

[–] felbane@lemmy.world 48 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Wait until you hear about the oil refining process!

[–] Knoxvomica@lemmy.ca 4 points 9 months ago

Or in the case of Canada, to separate oil out of the ground!

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