#1914 - Siddharth Kara

Siddharth Kara, an expert on modern slavery and author of "Cobalt Red," highlights the shocking truths behind cobalt mining in the Congo. He exposes the brutal realities of child labor, exploitation, and human rights abuses tied to the tech industry’s demand for cobalt. Kara emphasizes the urgent need for corporate accountability and ethical sourcing as mining communities face intimidation and environmental destruction. He advocates for greater awareness and calls for innovation towards cobalt-free technologies to address these grave issues.