Yes, this is definitely something mining watch associations try to explain: batteries have a huge environmental cost because of the impact of the mining industry required to produce said batteries.
It’s the same with electric cars: no they are not better for the environment.
Another linked cost is the infrastructure required to support these cars/charging vehicles (think the charging stations). Because of the required amount of copper that is involved.
Yes, this is definitely something mining watch associations try to explain: batteries have a huge environmental cost because of the impact of the mining industry required to produce said batteries.
It’s the same with electric cars: no they are not better for the environment.
Another linked cost is the infrastructure required to support these cars/charging vehicles (think the charging stations). Because of the required amount of copper that is involved.