New research challenges the reputation of LFP batteries as the "safest" chemistry due to high levels of hydrogen fluoride emissions, highlighting the need for battery energy storage technologies with high performance and safety in the global transition to sustainable energy systems. Researchers compared lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and solid-state batteries for safety attributes tailored to different deployment scenarios, including factors like initiation resistance, abuse tolerance, gas hazards, and application-specific constraints. The study established a safety baseline for lithium-ion batteries by analyzing failure mechanisms under various abuse conditions, providing valuable insights for climate solutions experts in selecting the most suitable battery technology for sustainable energy storage.