A review by amber_thiessen
Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara

5.0

This isn't for the faint of heart, however it's extremely important information to understand that all our rechargeable devices utilize minerals mined in the Congo and how unethical the practices are. There is no accountability for the human trafficking and devastating conditions these people work in, and don't have many people—if any—advocating for ethical mining practices in the war-torn, corrupt country of the Congo. In the end, it's about how much money these companies make and give little back to the workers or their communities.

Disheartening, to be sure. Hopefully can spur on change among policy makers and business owners.