There is not a country in the world with laws sufficient to prevent significant harm where mining happens. Part of this supply challenge could be addressed by reusing materials from batteries that have already been made. That's what J.B. Strouble, founder and CEO of Redwood Materials, hopes to accomplish.
Batteries are a critical part of the transition away from fossil fuels. From electric vehicles to grid scale storage for wind and solar, demand for batteries is expected to grow 500% by 2030. In order to meet that demand, we’re going to need a lot more batteries. And while companies like JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials are building capacity for recycling, for now that means a lot more mining. How do we build a battery supply chain that meets demand and reduces harm?
This episode is underwritten by ClimateWorks.
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