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"Lithium, a key component of EV batteries, is extracted using heavy diesel-powered machinery that emits substantial amounts of CO2. This process undermines the environmental benefits promised by EVs. Studies have shown that the CO2 emissions associated with lithium mining and battery production often exceed the emissions saved by operating EVs, especially in regions reliant on fossil-fuel-based electricity grids.
Furthermore, Earth’s lithium reserves are insufficient to supply a global population of 8 billion people. As demand surges, mining operations will expand into ecologically sensitive areas, exacerbating environmental degradation and threatening biodiversity... EVs are notably heavier than traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, primarily due to their large batteries. This additional weight increases road friction, leading to accelerated wear and tear on infrastructure. Local communities bear the brunt of these costs, with road maintenance expenses tripling in areas with high EV adoption.
Moreover, the increased road friction necessitates specialized tires for EVs. These tires are approximately three times more expensive than those used for traditional vehicles, adding another layer of cost for consumers... The lifespan of a lithium-ion battery in an EV typically ranges from 8 to 10 years. Replacing a battery can cost between 7,000 and 15,000 dollars, a significant financial burden for many vehicle owners. This issue raises questions about the long-term affordability and sustainability of lithium-powered EVs"
Here's a simple rule - do not use lithium-ion tech.
This plant was seperate from the wildfires BTW, the shit just ignited, and turned into hellfire.
LA Times: "‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules"
Carbon Credits: "Vistra Fire and Teslas Burning in California: Is it a Wake-Up Call for Battery Storage Safety?"
Lithium-ion batteries likely contributed to the spread of LA wildfires.. if they burn longer and almost impossible to put out, they would contribute to the spread more than any other material.
VICE: "Burning EV Batteries Are Delaying LA Wildfire Clean-Up... lithium-ion batteries.. have complicated the fight against LA wildfires. When those batteries catch fire, they become a raging inferno nearly impossible to put out. A Tesla-related car accident back in 2018 is a tragic example of this. The car crashed, bursting into flames and killing everyone inside. It took emergency responders almost 300 gallons of water and foam to extinguish the fire. After everyone thought the blaze was subdued, responders were loading the Tesla for removal when the battery ignited again, entirely on its own. The fires are so intense and difficult to combat that a common tactic for battling them is to not battle them at all — just let them burn until there’s nothing left.
Bloomberg: "Burning Teslas in LA Add to Toxic Mix Hindering Wildfire Cleanup.. As the smoke clears from devastating Los Angeles wildfires, efforts to clean up the affected areas are being complicated by burnt-out electric and hybrid vehicles and home-battery storage systems.
Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire victims’ return to their properties.
'A lot of the cars in the evacuation area were lithium batteries,' said Jacqui Irwin, a state assembly member representing the Pacific Palisades, one of the neighborhoods hardest hit by the fires. 'We’ve heard from firefighters that those lithium batteries burned fires near homes – like those with power walls – for much longer.'.. Fires in lithium batteries can require large amounts of water to put out"
Wendell Pierce is the new Perry White. I have to see this.
The National: "In a statement marking the one-year anniversary of the ICJ saying that Palestinians’ right to be protected from genocide faced a 'plausible' risk from Israel, Amnesty International said the UK Government had 'contributed to Israel’s impunity and risked British complicity in serious crimes against international law'"
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