#CobaltMining

[gjackscreates]

Supporting the DRC: Key Organizations Making a Difference

Discover the top organizations actively raising aid, awareness, and resources for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Learn how you can support their efforts. By spreading awareness & donating even a little we can contribute the welfare of the DRC

I admit it. There are so many things about Africa that I just do not understand. I feel that may be deliberate, based on the United States education system and the format of the US’s version of history and current politics. However, the things that I have learned about Africa recently have proven that the continent and diaspora have a very rich history, but even more complex government and…

[emancip8]

The Promise of Reform: Efforts to Combat Child Labor in Cobalt Mines

James Scott's white paper presents a multi-faceted approach to combat child labor in cobalt mining, emphasizing the need for stringent supply chain traceability, responsible sourcing standards, and empowering local communities to achieve lasting change.

READ MORE: The Promise of Reform: Efforts to Combat Child Labor in Cobalt Mines

Visit the Emancip8 Project for more insights.

[usnewsper-politics]

Biden's Green Energy Drive: Child Labor in Cobalt Mining Exposed #BidenAdministration #childlabor #cobaltmining #ethicalsourcing #greenenergy

[exrconsultancy]

Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives - Booksvenue.com

An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation―and the moral implications that affect us all.

Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining, as told through the testimonies of the Congolese people themselves. Activist and researcher Siddharth Kara has traveled deep into cobalt territory to document the testimonies of the people living, working, and dying for cobalt. To uncover the truth about brutal mining practices, Kara investigated militia-controlled mining areas, traced the supply chain of child-mined cobalt from toxic pit to consumer-facing tech giants, and gathered shocking testimonies of people who endure immense suffering and even die mining cobalt.

Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery made today, the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles. Roughly 75 percent of the world’s supply of cobalt is mined in the Congo, often by peasants and children in sub-human conditions. Billions of people in the world cannot conduct their daily lives without participating in a human rights and environmental catastrophe in the Congo. In this stark and crucial book, Kara argues that we must all care about what is happening in the Congo―because we are all implicated.

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[monkssnap]

This is what we die for : - #GoldApollo's #AR924 exploded with lots of headlines all over world, keep in mind Africa's #cobaltmines, we should care.

[amol5555]

Watch "Cobalt mining the truth you need to know #cobalt #cobaltmining #congo #real #scary #shorts" on YouTube

[papasmithcustom]

Report: Mass Nickel Mining Probably Won't Be Great for the Environment Electric vehicle manufacturers are already struggling to maintain supply lines as demand for batteries increases in practically every industry in existence. Automakers have recently begun branching out to secure the raw materials necessary for their production while also trying to cozy up to battery suppliers who already know they have them over a barrel. Some, … https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/09/report-mass-nickel-mining-probably-wont-be-great-for-the-environment/ #carbattery #carbatteries #batterymanufacturer #batterymanufacturing #nickelmining #cobaltmining #environmentalproblem #environmentalproblems #electriccarsnotthefullsolution (at Papa Smith Custom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpALN7nS_5/?igshid=lf1u98krkw5u

[mortenrene]

I dag gikk turen til Blaafarveværket og Koboltgruvene. I år er det 250 år siden malmfunnet på Skuterudåsen. 🥳 #blaafarveværket #koboltgruvene #skuterudåsen #haugfossen #haugfosstråkka #clarastoll #vikersund #åmot #modum #haugfosstråkka #haugfossyard #haugfoss #thranestuacafé #cobaltmines #cobaltworks #visitnorway (ved Haugfossen Og Blaafarveværket, Åmot, Norge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeeVamZAMVh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[positivedevelopment]

Weekly Roundup November 27 to December 3

December 1st was World AIDS Day.

You can read the new UNAIDS Right to Health report HERE

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Industry giants fail to tackle child labour allegations in cobalt battery supply chains

“Major electronics and electric vehicle companies are still not doing enough to stop human rights abuses entering their cobalt supply chains, almost two years after an Amnesty International investigation exposed how batteries used in their products could be linked to child labour in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the organization said today.”

Stop human rights abuses in cobalt mining! Sign the petition HERE

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Give back this holiday season! 

This pop-up shop is selling Christmas gifts for refugees

“UK charity Help Refugees and creative collective Glimpse have teamed up to open Choose Love, billed as the world’s first shop where you can buy real gifts for refugees. The gifts are themed around the different stages of a refugee’s journey: “arrival, camp and the future”. The range includes medical equipment, blankets, socks, babygros, sanitary towels and mobile phone credit, and each item will be accompanied by information on why it was chosen for sale.”

For those unable to visit the pop-up shop, visit the online shop Choose Love HERE

Elephant Love for DSWT

Helping elephants find their way: 50% of the net proceeds from these products by Ecojot goes to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust! Purchase these beautiful Elephant Love products HERE

** Update on Ellen DeGeneres' #BeKindtoElephants campaign! 

[oomenberlin]

Wieso muss der Junge ausgerechnet in einer primitiven Cobaltmine Kindersklave sein? Kann er nicht Schokolade, Kaffee oder sonst was leckeres herstellen, wie sich das gehört? Dann hätte sich die #LDK18 erbarmt, ihm gnädig zu helfen! Aber Gut. Freude am Fahren hat halt ihren Preis. https://t.co/wa49HRLNvn

Wieso muss der Junge ausgerechnet in einer primitiven Cobaltmine Kindersklave sein? Kann er nicht Schokolade, Kaffee oder sonst was leckeres herstellen, wie sich das gehört? Dann hätte sich die #LDK18 erbarmt, ihm gnädig zu helfen! Aber Gut. Freude am Fahren hat halt ihren Preis. pic.twitter.com/wa49HRLNvn

— Matthias Oomen 🇪🇺 (@OomenBerlin) April 21, 2018

from Twitter https://twitter.com/OomenBerlin April 21, 2018 at 08:39PM via IFTTT

[emancip8]

Blood in the Batteries: The Tragic Cost of Child Exploitation in Our Renewable Energy Revolution

From Darkness to Light: 'Blood in the Batteries' not only exposes the harsh truths of cobalt mining but also seeks paths towards ethical and sustainable practices.

To read more eBooks, visit Emancip8 Project.

[pavel-nosok]

U.S. Acknowledges Child Labor in Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

U.S. Acknowledges Child Labor in Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

The federal government has, for the first time, included crucial raw materials needed for the clean energy transition under a list of goods that have child or forced labor in their supply chains. Read more…

[papasmithcustom]

Autocar at 125: what will the next 25 years bring? | Autocar https://bit.ly/2K6LGXb #cobaltmining #cobaltmines #cobaltmine #electriccars #electriccar #killerwatts #electricarsarenotthesolution #addlightness #simplifyandaddlightness #biofuels #bioethanol #biomethane #biomethanol #e100fuel #e85fuel #e10fuel #childlabour #childlabor #childkillers #childkiller #humanrights #humanrightsabuse #energyefficiency #co2emissions #carbondioxideemissions #wheeltowell #lifecycleemissions #getoffyourarse #lazypeoplearetheworst #getsomeexercise

[positivedevelopment]

Weekly Roundup October 31 to November 6

My group & I held our awareness event in support of Amnesty International’s #notinmyphone campaign on November 5th in the mall and it was a success!!! Not only did we collect signatures, but we had some awesome conversations, distributed cards and stickers, and had local media stop by for some photos and an interview. Please be sure to read more about the issue of child labour in cobalt mining at amnesty.ca/cobalt and sign the petition! You can also participate by tweeting/posting/sharing a message with the hashtag #notinmyphone 

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A couple of stories to share this week! 

In the Age of Fast Fashion, Krochet Kids Slows Down and Helps Its Employees

“As consumers, it’s hard to really know where your clothes are coming from and if they were made ethically. One company you can count on, though, is Krochet Kids, an apparel company that is empowering women in Northern Uganda and Peru to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.”

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/meet-krochet-kids/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=global&utm_campaign=general-content&linkId=30468101

Uganda farming classes transform refugees into entrepreneurs

“Trained to expand their rice and pepper harvests, Congolese refugees in Uganda use earnings to start new businesses and become more self-reliant.”

http://www.unhcr.org/581300654.html