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by the way, ik everyone is paying attention to politicians' sex scandals, but you should know there was a collapse at one of the copper/cobalt mining operations in the drc with at least 32 deaths. here is an al jazeera link to the story. if you are reading this from a mobile phone or laptop, or if you use a vape, you should be paying attention. these are the people who have suffered for you to have those things. it is suspected that 200,000 people or more have been exploited into these illegal and dangerous mining operations. that is greater than the population of ontario, canada.

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Hope and Healing is a humanitarian initiative led by Team Congo, in close collaboration with… Team Congo needs your support for Hope & Heali

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Cobalt is a necessary mineral for rechargeable batteries, used from anything from electric vehicles, to laptops and phones, to disposable vapes.

The vast majority of the world's cobalt is obtained from the Congo, something like ≈70%. Most of these mines are owned by companies in other countries, China being a major stakeholder.

In the Congo, cobalt is sourced from open-pit mines.

The workers are essentially slaves, doing back-breaking labor for menial pay. Many of them are children. This is illegal, but corrupt government officials turn a blind eye. Foreign powers do the same, knowing that their tech industries and profit margins benefit directly from these human rights violations.

Congolese people work these mines without proper equipment or safety measures, constantly in contact with and breathing toxic materials and particulates. Runoff from the mines also gets into local water sources, making them unhealthy to drink.

Always buy used electronics wherever you can. Avoid tech waste; don't upgrade unnecessarily. If you use disposable vapes, please stop. It isn't worth it.

Spread the word. Free Congo from western exploitation!