
‘Power Metal’ Examines the Cost of Our Battery-Powered Lives
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This chapter explores the environmental and human impact of the growing demand for metals used in technology, such as mobile phones and electric cars. It highlights the devastating statistics linked to mining for essential materials like copper, cobalt, and lithium, shedding light on the ecological and ethical crises involved.
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