Three issues to like about batteries

It’s laborious to choose favorites in the case of local weather applied sciences. Actually, something that helps us get nearer to tackling local weather change is value writing about, each to share the potential upsides and to rigorously look at for pitfalls.

Our local weather reporter Casey Crownhart, nevertheless, does have a particular place in her coronary heart for one particularly: batteries. Why? Effectively, they play an important function in local weather motion, there are one million completely different varieties that may meet mainly any want, they usually’re no less than somewhat bit magical. Learn the complete story. 

—Casey Crownhart 

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