InvestigateTV+: Growing risk behind lithium-ion batteries

(InvestigateTV) — InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at the growing risk of lithium-ion batteries, why safe disposal is so difficult, and what tools safety advocates say are needed to prevent fires and explosions. Plus, the FBI warns online extremists are targeting children in gaming and social spaces, coercing them into disturbing and violent acts. We investigate how these predator networks operate, the warning signs parents should know and how to report suspected activity. Then, an award-winning sake blends Native American and Japanese cultures.Hidden HeatIn a matter of seconds, the battery powering any number of devices within arm’s reach of the average consumer has the potential to transform from an efficient energy source into a fire ball the temperature of a volcanic eruption.Lithium-ion batteries, with their energy-dense chemistry and falling cost of production, have grown to dominate the rechargeable battery market.As that popularity has increased, experts say the ability of