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The Tragic Role of Cobalt Mining in the World Economy
Charity Nebbe: We are endeavoring to preserve our environment by destroying the environment in the heart of Africa. Cobalt mining hasn't only fueled our gadgets and machines, it's also a vital material in the creation of electric cars. The disturbing reality is that we in the developed world are collectively tolerating the suffering and brutality exacted on thousands of people in the Congo so that we can make technological progress.
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