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Raw material extraction, smelting, refining, shipping and so on all depend on fossil fuels (I haven't heard of any electric ships yet). Batteries in particular
by brenden2 6y ago
Raw material extraction, smelting, refining, shipping and so on all depend on fossil fuels (I haven't heard of any electric ships yet). Batteries in particular are known for having a significant carbon footprint[0], though to Elon's credit he's trying to change this (but it's a long, long way off).
[0]: https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/article/22026518/lithium-batteries-dirty-secret-manufacturing-them-leaves-massive-carbon-footprint https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/article/220...