Batteries are a critical part of the transition away from fossil fuels. From electric vehicles to grid scale storage for wind and solar, demand for batteries is expected to grow 500% by 2030. In order to meet that demand, we\u2019re going to need a lot more batteries. And while companies like JB Straubel\u2019s Redwood Materials are building capacity for recycling, for now that means a lot more mining.\xa0How do we build a battery supply chain that meets demand and reduces harm?\xa0\xa0\n\ufeffThis episode is underwritten by ClimateWorks.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices