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The Growing Demand for Battery Minerals The global push for portable electronics and renewable energy has skyrocketed demand for lithium, cobalt, and nickel—key components in laptop batteries. By 2030, the lithium-ion battery market is projected to exceed $200 billion, driven by consumer electronics and electric [...] Read more

The Invisible Impact of Digital Consumption While video streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+ have revolutionized entertainment, their environmental consequences remain largely hidden from public awareness. A single hour of streaming produces approximately 55 grams of CO2 emissions – equivalent to [...] Read more

Introduction The term "ethical mining" has become a buzzword in the tech industry, particularly among smartphone manufacturers promising sustainable practices. Brands like Apple, Samsung, and Fairphone market their devices as "conflict-free" or "eco-friendly," but how much of this rhetoric aligns with reality? This [...] Read more

The Growing Demand for Cobalt and Lithium Smartphones, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy storage rely heavily on lithium-ion batteries. At the heart of these batteries lie two critical minerals: cobalt and lithium. Global cobalt demand is projected to increase by 60% by 2025, driven largely by the tech and [...] Read more