Batteries help reduce emissions, but how do we reduce their emissions?
A new study led by Haiwei Zhou at the University of Melbourne focused on the emissions associated with making lithium-ion batteries, which many parts of the…
According to Ars Technica, a new study led by Haiwei Zhou at the University of Melbourne focused on the emissions associated with making lithium-ion batteries, which many parts of the energy transition rely on.
The first order of business for the energy transition is electrifying applications like vehicles and heating and making sure that the electricity that powers them is made using renewables. Those emissions aren’t zero, so as we use more and more batteries, that…
This environment story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Haiwei Zhou and University of Melbourne.
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