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Bumpy road ahead as battery fears hit global EV rollout
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.
The region’s per-capita burden is low but its recycling laws cannot handle the sheer volume of junked phones and fridges. Globally, improperly discarded gadgets, including solar panels, add to a mounting health and environmental crisis.
Urban Institute's work will look beyond hard infrastructure to consider socio-cultural issues surrounding city living, such as inequality and the consequences of growth. Launched by SMU, it will be helmed by geographer Orlando Woods.
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Battery recyclers eyeing policy support, plugging talent gap ahead of Asia market scale-up
Electric car makers need alternative sources for battery materials, as deep-sea mining talks stall. The attention is on recycling, but the regional industry outside China is nascent. Experts say political will is needed to get the drive on.
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