Big Batteries Are Booming. So Are Fears They'll Catch Fire

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Big Batteries Are Booming. So Are Fears They'll Catch Fire

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The world needs thousands of new grid battery installations to fight climate change. They rarely catch fire—but many people are skeptical of having one next door. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.
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