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Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives, Hardcover
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Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining, as told through the testimonies of the Congolese people themselves.
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What Stands Out
In-depth Analysis
Offers a comprehensive exploration of cobalt sourcing in the Congo, revealing its impact on global technology and ethical implications.
Compelling Narrative
Engages readers with a powerful storytelling approach, combining personal accounts and factual data that illuminate the hidden cost of our digital devices.
Social Awareness
Promotes consciousness about the environmental and human rights issues tied to cobalt mining, urging readers to consider ethical consumption in their choices.
Product Details
- Revelatory exposé of the toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining
- Investigation reveals the human rights abuses and moral implications of the Congo's cobalt mining operation
- Testimonies from Congolese people highlight the suffering and death caused by cobalt mining
- Author Siddharth Kara traveled to cobalt territory to document firsthand accounts
- Cobalt is essential in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles
- Approximately 75% of the world's cobalt supply is mined in the Congo, often under harsh conditions
| Book format | Hardcover |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Political & Social Sciences |
| Pub date | 2023-01-31 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Reading level | General |
| Age range | 13 - 70 Years |
| Subgenre | Human Rights |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Publishing Group |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Social Science |
| Awards won | New Yorker Best Books of the Year (2023) (Long-listed), New York Times Book Review Notable Books of the Year (2023) (Long-listed), Pulitzer Prize - Finalist (2024) (Short-listed) |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Case Binding |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product height | 9.73 in (24.7 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 1 lb (450 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Political Science |
Who Should Buy?
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Environmental Activists
Provides insights into the extraction of cobalt and its environmental impact, useful for advocates fighting for sustainability.
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Social Justice Advocates
Explores issues of exploitation and labor rights in the Congo, essential for those promoting human rights globally.
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Industry Professionals
Valuable for individuals in tech and automotive sectors to understand the ethical implications of cobalt sourcing.
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Casual Readers
May not hold general interest due to its focus on specific industry issues and complex socio-economic contexts.
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Light Fiction Fans
The non-fiction nature and detailed analysis may not appeal to those seeking entertainment through literary escapism.
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Uninterested in Ethics
Those unwilling to engage with ethical discussions surrounding cobalt may find the content unengaging or irrelevant.
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Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives, Hardcover
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Answer: The Congo supplies 75% of the world's cobalt, which is essential for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles. -
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Who should be concerned about Cobalt Red?
Answer: Everyone should be concerned about Cobalt Red as it reveals how we are all implicated in the human rights and environmental catastrophe caused by cobalt mining.
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- Revelatory investigation into the human rights abuses in Congo's cobalt mining operation
- Exposes the immense toll on the people and environment
- Testimonies reveal the suffering and death caused by cobalt mining
- Cobalt is essential for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
- 75% of the world's cobalt supply is mined in the Congo
- Shows how we are all implicated in the human rights and environmental catastrophe
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