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Wider approach needed to mitigate rising rechargeable battery emissions

Wider approach needed to mitigate rising rechargeable battery emissions
Phys.org Friday 16 October 2026, 20:10 UTC 1 min read
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A new University of Melbourne-led study has identified insights and evidence that could help mitigate the fast-rising climate impact of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

A new University of Melbourne-led study has identified insights and evidence that could help mitigate the fast-rising climate impact of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
University of Melbourne (ORG)
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