Very insightful read about the cobalt (and general resource) mining in DR Congo. The author is not a native but included a lot of local perspective and is well trained in the field of human rights, so I think he makes good and valid points.

The world's climate friendly future heavily depends on cobalt and other metals from the DRC but they way it is currently working deeply exploits the people living there. People die daily and live in very poor conditions because people up the chain think of their lives are worthless and disposable. We really have to take responsibility and make sure that no one along the production line can exploit workers.

The topic is complex, and I initially did not want to read the book because I wanted to keep living in happy land where electric vehicles and batteries save the world. But now I am glad I did, the situation currently seems hopeless but ignoring it won't solve it either.
Let's all learn more to understand how we can reduce suffering and still create a livable future for all.