Cobalt Red | 10 Cities

This month we’re getting our hands dirty with the stories behind the raw materials that power the modern world. From rare earths to microchips to blood minerals. These are the hidden supply chains, political deals, and human costs that most of us never see, but rely on every day.

Cobalt Red – Siddharth Kara

‍A devastating investigation into the human cost of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where children and vulnerable workers dig for the minerals that fuel our smartphones and electric cars. Kara uncovers the brutal truths behind the green tech revolution.

Available: Paperback | Audiobook | eBook
Length: 288 pagesCategory: Human Rights + Environment + Investigative Journalism

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