Turner, James Morton
Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future (Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780295752181
- author:
- Turner, James Morton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Washington Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, History, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Batteries have played a crucial role in shaping our modern world. As we transition to a clean energy future, they will be essential for storing electricity from solar panels and wind turbines, improving the reliability of the electric grid, and powering zero-emissions vehicles. However, scaling up battery production also raises important questions about the environmental impact on workers and front-line communities. What are the material consequences of increasing battery demand? How can we ensure a "just transition" to a clean energy future? This book provides an in-depth exploration of the environmental history of three common battery types: lead-acid, disposable AA batteries, and lithium-ion batteries. By examining these examples, Turner sheds light on the prospects, challenges, and consequences of scaling up batteries to support a clean energy future.
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