Human Rights Crisis behind Cobalt
Cobalt is an essential mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, and laptops. Cobalt mining is linked to numerous human rights abuses, including the use of child labor, forced labor, and exploitation of vulnerable workers.
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Environmental Impact of Lithium
Lithium mining can have significant environmental impacts, including endangering wildlife such as flamingos and disruption of fragile ecosystems. The extraction process results in the depletion of local water resources and the contamination of water sources, affecting the flamingos' natural habitats.
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Devastated Open-pit Copper Mining
Open-pit copper mining can have severe environmental impacts, including the destruction of natural habitats, soil and water pollution, and emission of greenhouse gases. The process involves the excavation of large areas of land, which can disrupt ecosystems and lead to habitat loss for wildlife.
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