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[–] Batpool23@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yup batteries are not the way. By the time the batteries need to be replaced you might have helped slightly but probably not. Batteries is a illusion to going green right now. Just another product that has a demand and an easy market for it.

[–] SpaceCowboy@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

I think we're all aware of the costs associated with recycling batteries.

Are you aware of the costs associated with high CO2 levels?

Have to choose the lesser of two evils.

[–] paddytokey@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What would be a better alternative if you exclude the use of fossil fuels?

[–] DaPorkchop_@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago

fixed overhead wires, as OP suggested?