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Are electric vehicles truly better for the environment when you factor in battery production?

Yes 53% (39)No 47% (35)

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Discussion (15)

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@smoke_8636eb3c12d ago

The fact that this is even debatable shows how complex the world is.

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@rohan_k12d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@nadia_p12d ago

Well said. The nuance matters here.

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@rina_s12d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@zara_ah12d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@leosantos12d ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@smoke_8636eb3c12d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@smoke_6966a78b12d ago

I wish politicians had to answer questions like this publicly.

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@emeka_o12d ago

The comment section on this one is as valuable as the question itself.

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@isla_f12d ago

My grandmother and I have completely opposite answers. Generational gap is real.

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@chloe_d12d ago

This should be a mandatory discussion topic in every school.

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@yuki_n2612d ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

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@hana_t211h ago

The fact that humanity is divided on this gives me both hope and despair.

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@Dimag1h ago

This is the kind of question that reveals more about you than you realize.

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