Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives

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Book Synopsis: The revelatory New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller, shortlisted for the Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year Award. 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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Discover the untold truth behind the gadgets we can't live without. Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives is a groundbreaking book that exposes the dark reality of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Unveiling the human rights abuses and environmental devastation caused by this industry, this book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the ethical implications of their tech devices.

Author and activist Siddharth Kara delves deep into cobalt territory to bring you firsthand testimonies from the Congolese people themselves. Through his courageous research, Kara uncovers the shocking truth behind the supply chain of cobalt, including its connection to major tech giants. From toxic pits to the hands of consumers, this book reveals the immense suffering and even death endured by those involved in cobalt mining.

Did you know that approximately 75 percent of the world's cobalt supply is mined in the Congo? Shockingly, many of these mines are operated by peasants and children in sub-human conditions. By purchasing and using everyday devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles, we inadvertently contribute to this human rights and environmental catastrophe. Cobalt Red shines a light on this global issue and compels us all to take action.

Join us in spreading awareness and demanding change. Cobalt Red is a wake-up call that emphasizes our collective responsibility. We have the power to create a more ethical and sustainable world. Don't turn a blind eye to the suffering – read Cobalt Red and take a stand against the exploitation of the Congolese people and their land.

Take action now and learn the truth about the gadgets we rely on.

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