China crucial to reducing global lithium battery hazard | South China Morning Post

Good Article from South China Morning Post



"Lithium batteries are in great demand for use in appliances from phones to cameras. They are fire hazards if not properly packaged as they heat up easily and are extremely hard to extinguish if on fire - especially onboard aircraft, Brennan said"





China crucial to reducing global lithium battery hazard | South China Morning Post

BBC News - Safety worries lead US airline to ban battery shipments

BBC News - Safety worries lead US airline to ban battery shipments



I always look to the BBC for clear and unbiased news.  This is a good article that covers facts and does not sensationalize the issues surrounding the embargoes.

BBC News - Safety worries lead US airline to ban battery shipments

BBC News - Safety worries lead US airline to ban battery shipments



I always look to the BBC for clear and unbiased news.  This is a good article that covers facts and does not sensationalize the issues surrounding the embargoes.

United Airlines Won't Accept Rechargeable Battery Shipments - ABC News

United Airlines Won't Accept Rechargeable Battery Shipments - ABC News



Citing safety concerns, United Airlines on Monday became the second major U.S. airline to announce it will no longer accept bulk shipments of rechargeable batteries of the kind that power everything from smartphones to laptops to power tools.