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[โ€“] Prior_Industry@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thought it was the mining for elements to make the batteries. And then the disposal of said batteries. The fact rare earth metals and lots of parts get shipped all over the world during the manufacturing process.

[โ€“] Moneo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Also tires, see my response above or google tire pollution.