Bumpy road ahead as battery fears hit global EV rollout

Published on September 25, 2024

The growing demand for lithium-ion batteries, driven by electric vehicles, is expected to result in a surge of spent batteries in developing countries, raising concerns about the destructive mining practices used to extract lithium.

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Amid industry decline, Asia's media struggles to answer a hard question – should we stop accepting fossil fuel advertising?

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