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Lithium-ion battery-related fires are on the rise, and 60% of Americans are unaware that Lithium-ion batteries power many of their products (ULSE Insights). How can you prevent lithium-ion battery fires? Social media storytelling! This video sparks community action that utilizes social media to encourage friends and family to be safe.

Watch this video to understand: How can social media be used to raise awareness of critical safety issues like thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries?

Be sure to explore the pathway Xplorlabs: Science of Thermal Runaway for background knowledge on how thermal runaway occurs.

ULRI’s research-based safety initiatives Take C.H.A.R.G.E of Battery Safety, and Be Nice To Your Device share expert knowledge and insights about battery safety for the community.

This resource was created by Kara Reeder, Xplorlabs Educator Fellow and Middle School STEM Teacher, in Cherokee County, GA

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