Carbon emissions to triple with soaring battery demand

Demand for lithium to power modern technology will see carbon emissions triple in five years.

Soaring demand for lithium to power modern technology and innovation such as electric cars, laptops, and tools will see carbon emissions triple in the next five years, new research has found. 

Mineral consultants Roskill said emissions coming from mineral concentrate production, shipping, and refining of lithium is unsustainable on its current course, coinciding with Irish recycling body WEEE Ireland pleading for consumers to recycle their old batteries.