Nicolas Niarchos

published in The New Yorker
The global demand for cobalt, a crucial element used to manufacture lithium-ion batteries, such as those used in electric cars, solar panels, wind turbines, etc., has increased dramatically alongside the rise of renewable energy. Niarchos reports on the "dark side" of its mining, specifically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and looks deeply at the social, economic, and environmental impact that the current supply chain demands.
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