Lithium-ion batteries are used in small electronics, electric bikes, electric cars, and energy storage systems. Climate change activists promote these batteries as safe and environmentally friendly. The truth is that lithium-ion batteries are a fire hazard, and most people are unaware that when lithium-ion batteries catch fire, standard fire-fighting methods do not work. There are two other major issues: the production of lithium-ion batteries is harmful to the environment and employs child labour.