Lithium Mining Devastation:
The Hidden Environmental
Cost of BESS
Thermal runaway can release explosive force, toxic gases, PFAS-contaminated smoke, and carcinogenic firewater run-off. Emergency services currently lack adequate standards.
Massive Water Depletion
500,000 litres of water needed to mine just one tonne of lithium.
Significant Carbon Footprint
15 tonnes of CO2 emissions for every tonne of lithium extracted.
Local Ecological Ruin
Causes soil degradation, water scarcity, and air contamination in mining regions.
Concentrated Global Impact
90% of lithium mining concentrated in Australia, Chile, Argentina, and China, intensifying local ecological pressure.
Impending Battery Waste Crisis
By 2030, 15 million metric tons of discarded batteries will end up in landfills, creating a hazardous waste challenge.
Hard Rock Extraction Emissions
Hard rock extraction emits up to 17.1 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of lithium, further escalating climate impact.
Brine Extraction Emissions
Traditional brine extraction emits up to 2.8 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of lithium.
Social Injustice & Displacement
Displacement of indigenous communities from ancestral lands, threatening cultural heritage.
Toxic Chemical Contamination
Leads to chemical contamination from sulfuric acid and other extraction chemicals.