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The Challenge of Sourcing Metals for Batteries
The chapter discusses the geopolitical context and increasing demand for metals needed for batteries, as well as the difficulties in mining them. It explores the tension between mining for these metals and environmental concerns, and the potential role of recycling as a solution. The chapter also emphasizes the need to shift demand and repurpose metals used in non-green applications for electric cars.