Lithium Extraction For Batteries Worse Than Fracking? Oh, C’mon…
Lithium extraction for the batteries that power our cell phones, laptops & electric cars is hardly as risky for the environment as fracking…
Battery Technology & Recycling: Environmental Impacts and Innovations
What’s new with batteries these days?
Battery manufacturers are making great strides in developing new technology that could revolutionize everything from handheld electronics to the cars and trucks we drive.
What’s on the horizon in terms of new solar power technologies?
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest in cutting-edge, hyper-efficient solar cells? Are we really moving beyond huge photovoltaic panels anytime soon? —Michael Williams, Hartford, CT Many people still consider environmentalists’ favorite black panels as the cutting edge of renewable energy. However, the burgeoning solar industry has […]
Should I Recycle My Old Disposable Batteries?
Dear EarthTalk: Can I throw my old disposable batteries in the trash or is there a way to recycle them? — Jennifer Brandstrom, Chicago, IL Truth be told, those old used up disposable alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, etc.) aren’t the environmental menace they used to be before the federal government mandated taking out […]
Camping with Gadgets
Solar chargers and other green gadgets can help you bring your electronic devices with you even when going off the grid on a camping trip.
Can Carbon Nanotubes Make Batteries Viable?
Carbon nanotubes have significantly higher energy density and can store more electricity than any currently available battery technologies.
Are Hybrids Really Less Green Than Hummers?
I read that hybrid cars are actually less green-friendly than even Hummers, because they have two motors and very environmentally damaging batteries. Is this true?
Portable Power: Rechargeable Batteries To The Rescue
A major problem with batteries is not so much the batteries themselves, but inefficient use and disposal by confused consumers.
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