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The battery is probably among humanity's greatest inventions, but it could also very well be our undoing. Battery production isn't 100% sustainable and often comes at the expense of human life. Keep reading to find out more about where our batteries really come from. - Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash

Part 2: Unearthing the Dark Side of Cobalt Mining

Ayman Sharieff, Reporter
Jul 17, 2023

The Story of Our Batteries The rechargeable battery has become a staple of...

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Batteries are found in devices we use every day and have a profound impact on our livelihood. Unfortunately, many of these devices are tainted with the stain of unethically mined cobalt used in the manufacturing of their batteries. Tier 1 battery material suppliers often take little to no regard for the ethical status of sourcing plants, ultimately leading to us, and our devices, having to bear a heavy ethical burden.

Unearthing the Dark Side of Cobalt Mining

Ayman Sharieff, Reporter
Jul 14, 2023

  Our world is dominated by rechargeable batteries. From charging our...

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