PFAS tied to lithium ion battery production are part of a growing “public health disaster,” prompting some legislators to  push  for broader regulation.

US lawmakers urge action on ‘forever chemicals’ used in electric vehicles and beyond

Industrial pollution

Industrial Pollution

A new investigation examines the track record of chemical suppliers winning hefty contracts to fuel the green transportation revolution.

The hidden pollution risk behind the electric vehicle surge

Chemical suppliers for lithium-ion batteries have been accused of misleading regulators, hiding information and contaminating communities while making related products.

‘Forever chemical’ polluters land hefty contracts to 

‘Forever chemical’ polluters land hefty contracts to meet electric vehicle battery demand  

Jana Cholakovska is an international investigative reporter covering the environment and public health. She has worked with The Washington Post, Public Health Watch, Grist, The Guardian, VICE and at the Investigative Reporting Lab in her native North Macedonia.