Craig Welch

Jul 21, 2024 | grist.org | Craig Welch

This investigation was reported in collaboration with The Examination, The Post and Courier, Columbia Journalism Investigations and RTBF, and co-published in partnership with Mother Jones. The story is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Propulsion without the need for petroleum: That’s the lithium-ion battery’s promise. Backed by government incentives across the globe, lithium-ion batteries are hailed as key to a green transportation revolution — and for good reason.

Jul 10, 2024 | motherjones.com | Craig Welch |Jana Cholakovska |Pooja Sarkar |Alec Gitelman

This investigation was reported in collaboration with The Examination, The Post and Courier, Columbia Journalism Investigations, and RTBF, and co-published in partnership with Mother Jones. Propulsion without the need for petroleum: That’s the lithium-ion battery’s promise. Backed by government incentives across the globe, lithium-ion batteries are hailed as key to a green transportation revolution—and for good reason. They cut planet-warming emissions. They promote independence from fossil fuels.