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Indonesia’s massive metals buildout is felling the forest for batteries | AP News

Indonesia’s massive metals buildout is felling the forest for batteries | AP News

Indonesia is building out a vast industry for nickel, used for batteries in things like electric cars and cell phones. An analysis of government data reviewed by The AP shows deforestation more than doubles when nickel processing plants come online.(AP Video by Victoria Milko)

Indonesia is building out a vast industry for nickel, used for batteries in things like electric cars and cell phones. An analysis of government data reviewed by The AP shows deforestation more than doubles when nickel processing plants come online.(AP Video by Victoria Milko)