-
The children mining cobalt so that we can enjoy the benefits of the lithium batteries in our phones, laptops and cars. I think this is what I find the hardest to reconcile with in our rush to digitize the world. youtube.com/watch?v=JcJ8me22NVs
-
…in reply to @axbom
I will add this and/or a similar video to the curriculum of my Digital Ethics course. I believe it’s increasingly important to understand the material required for digital products. I want to create more safe spaces and time to talk about these issues.
-
…in reply to @axbom
The majority of cobalt demand is for lithium batteries, and demand for cobalt is expected to surpass supply by 2025. 55-60% of the world supply is coming out of DR Congo. globalenergymetals.com/cobalt/cobalt-demand/ ec.europa.eu/jrc/sites/jrcsh/files/cobalt_infographics_one-pager.pdf