328: Are electric vehicle batteries good for the environment?

<p>After a quick skit by the Ben Franklin players, Pigweed and Crowhill drink and review a French Toast stout, then discuss the production of EV batteries. </p> <p>The story goes that the planet is heating because of carbon emissions, so we have to move to electric vehicles. </p> <p>Energy drives prosperity and human flourishing. Right now, most energy is produced by fossil fuels, and agricultural relies on fertilizer, which requires fossil fuels. </p> <p>But there&#39;s a big drive to move all our vehicles to electric. </p> <p>The boys discuss the details about the production and disposal of electric batteries. They&#39;re not nearly as environmentally friendly as many people believe. </p> <p><br></p>