Indonesia's massive metals buildout is felling the forest for batteries

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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. An analysis of government data reviewed by The AP shows deforestation more than doubles when nickel processing plants come online.

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Indonesia's massive metals build-out is felling the forest for batteriesIndonesia has been building out a vast industry for nickel metal, traditionally used in making stainless steel but increasingly for batteries for electric cars and clean electricity projects. Indonesia is now the world's biggest producer of nickel, going from just two smelters, or processing plants, to 27, with 22 more on the way.
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