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Zero Emission Impacts

Need/Want Directive:

Whereas Alberta should reduce environmental impacts imposed by zero emission strategy.

Need/Want Rationale:

• While introducing Li batteries as a solution to combat GHG emissions, currently Li battery recycling at best recovers 5% of the Li metal [1].
• Lithium demand will far outstrip supply which will require Lithium recycling to keep pace with demand.

How Directive:

Be it resolved that:

• Alberta Party will partner with industry to develop Li battery recycling facilities to minimize the current single use of the Li metal.

How Rationale:

• The best recovery method for Li that scales with minimal infrastructure cost is the pyrometallurgical extraction method[1]. This is done with high heat smelting that can currently only be achieved using coal, oil and gas or hydrogen. 
• Combining O&G powered Li smelting solution with CO₂ sequestration positions Alberta to be best able to perform this capability.

[1] https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2021/ma/d1ma00216c