Saudi lollipop is our sour grapes

You have to do better. Whether it is your own research or a neutral site. This is the 1st thing that pops up. So, when you ask stupid questions, I really question your ability to have a reasoned discussion. Your blame game lacks the most important parts...FACTS. This is why gas is still expensive.

Big money for Big Oil
In total, the global industry's profits last year reached about $4 trillion US, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), compared with an average of $1.5 trillion in recent years

 

I believe that extraction of lithium and disposal of batteries would be described the same way.

 

We agree on this point!