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Lithium extraction from low-quality brines

Lithium-based batteries are crucial for future energy solutions but face major challenges related to resource availability and environmental concerns.

EVs May Get Cheaper Than Gas Cars As Early As Next Year. Here's Why

The high cost of new electric vehicles is a barrier to wider adoption, but the decreasing price of lithium batteries is expected to make EVs more affordable in the near future.

Lithium extraction from low-quality brines

Lithium-based batteries are crucial for future energy solutions but face major challenges related to resource availability and environmental concerns.

EVs May Get Cheaper Than Gas Cars As Early As Next Year. Here's Why

The high cost of new electric vehicles is a barrier to wider adoption, but the decreasing price of lithium batteries is expected to make EVs more affordable in the near future.
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How should we dispose of disposable vapes?

The rise in adult vaping raises significant concerns over the safe disposal of disposable vapes and their lithium batteries.
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'Our home was destroyed by a lithium battery fire'

The explosion caused by a lithium battery left a woman traumatized as she rescued her partner from flames, illustrating severe safety risks.

Person jumps to safety to escape as huge fire engulfs Southwark workshop

The fire at Union Street was caused by lithium battery failure, posing severe dangers to occupants and firefighters alike.

Cat dies in house fire caused by battery

A house fire in Erith caused by a lithium battery resulted in a cat's death and injuries to two residents from smoke inhalation.

Fire which saw two rescued 'caused by e-bike'

Improperly converted e-bikes pose significant fire risks, urging caution and professional assistance to avoid dangerous situations.

Battery inside children's book sparks car fire in North Carolina: officials

Lithium batteries pose significant fire risks, as evidenced by a recent incident where one overheated in a children's book, igniting a car seat.

Five injured after e-bike fire in 18-floor block of flats in Hammersmith

Be cautious when converting pedal bikes to e-bikes to prevent fire risk and ensure safety.

'Our home was destroyed by a lithium battery fire'

The explosion caused by a lithium battery left a woman traumatized as she rescued her partner from flames, illustrating severe safety risks.

Person jumps to safety to escape as huge fire engulfs Southwark workshop

The fire at Union Street was caused by lithium battery failure, posing severe dangers to occupants and firefighters alike.

Cat dies in house fire caused by battery

A house fire in Erith caused by a lithium battery resulted in a cat's death and injuries to two residents from smoke inhalation.

Fire which saw two rescued 'caused by e-bike'

Improperly converted e-bikes pose significant fire risks, urging caution and professional assistance to avoid dangerous situations.

Battery inside children's book sparks car fire in North Carolina: officials

Lithium batteries pose significant fire risks, as evidenced by a recent incident where one overheated in a children's book, igniting a car seat.

Five injured after e-bike fire in 18-floor block of flats in Hammersmith

Be cautious when converting pedal bikes to e-bikes to prevent fire risk and ensure safety.
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How could Israel have triggered Hezbollah pager explosions?

The explosions of Hezbollah pagers have raised speculation about Israeli involvement, compounded by concerns over lithium battery safety and communication security.

Major fire breaks out at French plant housing lithium batteries

Lithium batteries caught fire at a recycling plant in France, emitting toxic smoke.
No casualties reported from the fire in France storing lithium batteries.

'Batteries can be a fire risk' - Warning after blaze rips through terraced house

Firefighters issue warning about lithium batteries after house fire in Plaistow
Lithium batteries susceptible to failure if incorrect chargers are used

Ground floor of home damaged in 'battery' blaze

An Ilford house in London was damaged in a fire caused by a lithium battery failure in a power bank.
Lithium batteries are susceptible to failure if incorrect chargers are used, so it's important to always use the correct charger from a reputable seller.
Homeowners should protect their batteries from damage and use the London Fire Brigade's online Home Fire Safety Checker.

E-bike batteries blamed for fire that destroyed van

Lithium batteries for e-bikes or scooters caused a van fire in Finchley Road.
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