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Mining all the stuff they put in your hybrid or EV battery emits a lot of nastiness into the air and water supply but Jen Granholm and her pals are paid well not to talk about that.
@aqf+1o9azKBk coal puts out quite a bit of mercury (the element, not the former Ford brand). How much does my hybrid emit?
Trinitarians again... sheesh
@aqf. Let’s see the cradle to grave inputs for that bad gas co2 and other effects from mining metals for both.
In the US 60% of electricity is generate by fossil fuels (predominantly natural gas), 20% renewable, and 20% nuclear:
https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=427&t=3
Locally your mix will be different of course.
#3 for me
Coal-fired electric still cleaner than ICE.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikescott/2020/03/30/yes-electric-cars-are-cleaner-even-when-the-power-comes-from-coal/?sh=5926fa3e2320