It’s time for the US to adopt comprehensive battery legislation similar to the EU

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The impacts of climate change are increasingly undeniable, with extreme weather events like heat waves, wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding wreaking havoc on the environment and economies of the United States and Europe. Transitioning to clean renewable energy sources is essential to mitigate these effects, but the production of technologies like wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicle batteries relies on minerals that, if not responsibly sourced, can harm communities and the environment. There is a push for increased transparency and sustainability in mineral supply chains to support the growth of green technologies.

European legislation, such as the recent Batteries Regulation, sets standards for improving transparency and promoting a circular economy for minerals used in electric vehicle batteries. By implementing similar regulations in the United States, there is an opportunity to create new jobs, reduce emissions, and support the growth of a sustainable economy. With billions of dollars being invested in industrial-scale recycling projects in the U.S., there is a need for comprehensive circular economy legislation to ensure responsible mineral sourcing, recycling, and production practices to build a just and sustainable clean energy transition.