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Old 01-06-2011, 07:41 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
Lithium batteries are generally not toxic at all (unlike lead acid), and the materials are very valuable, so like lead acid, there will be a very high rate of recycling.
Tell ya what Neil, we'll sit down together, I'll consume 2oz of lead if you consume 2oz of lithium and we'll see which is worse.
I'll bring some biodiesel and waste veggie oil to sip on why they attempt to chelate you before its too late.

Sorry folks,

Back on topic:
Jamesqf, I agree that they can be mined soundly.
The same changes were made with aluminum.
I just worry that until the changes are made an increased demand will have a negative effect on the enviroment.

When do we get the "Mr.Fusions" from back to the future ?
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