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SIDDHARTH KARA
ISBN 9781250324078
Rs. 960
St. Martin's Press
Cobalt Red
How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives [paperback] Siddharth Kara [Apr 01, 2023]
Who it's for: Readers concerned about the ethical implications of technology and global supply chains
In Cobalt Red, activist and researcher Siddharth Kara delivers the first comprehensive exposé of the devastating human and environmental costs behind the Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt mining industry. Drawing from extensive on-the-ground investigation and direct testimonies from Congolese people, Kara uncovers the brutal realities of a global supply chain that links forced labor and immense suffering directly to the lithium-ion batteries powering our modern technology.Why You Should Read? Unflinching exposé of human rights abuses, child labor, and environmental devastation in cobalt mining. Based on first-hand accounts and investigative journalism from the front lines in the Congo. Reveals the ethical implications of our reliance on technology and the global supply chain. A crucial call to action, demonstrating our collective implication in a hidden human tragedy.
Highlights
- First comprehensive exposé of the DRC's cobalt mining industry
- Based on on-the-ground investigation and direct testimonies from Congolese people
- Reveals forced labor and child labor in the supply chain for lithium-ion batteries
- Connects consumer technology to human rights abuses and environmental devastation
- A call to action highlighting our collective implication in the tragedy
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What is this book about?
It exposes the human and environmental costs of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, linking them to the lithium-ion batteries in our devices.
Is the book based on first-hand research?
Yes, the author conducted extensive on-the-ground investigation and includes direct testimonies from Congolese people.
What issues does it highlight?
It highlights forced labor, child labor, and environmental devastation in the cobalt mining industry.
Why should I read it?
It reveals the ethical implications of our reliance on technology and demonstrates our collective implication in a hidden human tragedy.