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How are EV batteries (actually) recycled?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Electric Vehicle (EV) battery recycling is crucial to a sustainable, electrified transportation system. In addition, as lithium-ion battery chemistries continue to evolve, and to ensure recycled materials are still usable, the recovered positive electrode can be modified or upcycled by adding additional minerals (e.g.,

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Upcycling Plastic Waste Into Graphite Could Facilitate Transition To Electric Vehicles, Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

By Jennifer Matthews, Penn State News Upcycling plastic waste into graphite, used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, could positively contribute to the global economy, preserving resources, saving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to Penn State researchers.

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EPA Announces $13.9 Million In Environmental, Climate Justice Community Change Grants In PA

PA Environment Daily

In Pennsylvania, nearly $14 million is being awarded to the LandForce Pittsburgh Conservation Corps and PowerCorpsPHL to work in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to expand and create critical infrastructure for upcycling and commercializing materials from urban tree waste.

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July 8 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

EDF Action: Pennsylvania Consumers, Labor, Legislators Highlight Cost, Climate Benefits Of Electric Vehicles PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In June Now Available DEP Invites Comments At Hearings On Aug.

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May 16 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

Million May 18 Webinar: Learn More About Funding The Growing Greener Program For The Next Generation DEP Sets June 28 Hearing On Response To PFOA/PFOS Contamination Around University Park Airport, Centre County EPA Announces Brownfields Cleanup, Assessment Funding; 8 Grants In PA Totaling $7.3

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115 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Of Environmental Professionals Host July 23 Webinar On Large-Scale Solar Energy Facilities In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- TribLive: As Solar Energy Facilities Begin To Blossom In Western PA, Some Townships Look To Adopt Regulations -- PA Interfaith Power & Light Interfaith Climate Convening Set For Sept.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Man Killed In Storm Cleanup Accident Was Eagle Scout In Westmoreland -- Westmoreland Pollinator Partners, Penguin Court Invite Entries To 4th Annual Pennsylvania Pollinator Photo Challenge [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council Invites Entries Into Lens On Litter Photo Contest By Oct.