It takes more than 100 times the energy to manufacture an
alkaline battery than is available during its use phase. And
when the entirety of a battery's emissions are added up -
including sourcing, production, and shipping - its
greenhouse gas emissions are 30 times that of the average
coal-fired power plant, per watt-hour. -- Jay Turner
It takes more than 100 times the energy to manufacture an
alkaline battery than is available during its use phase. And
when the entirety of a battery's emissions are added up -
including sourcing, production, and shipping - its
greenhouse gas emissions are 30 times that of the average
coal-fired power plant, per watt-hour. -- Jay Turner
Are rechargeables a better choice?
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