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We have lost our beloved dog, Harvey in #Highgate and #HampsteadHeath this afternoon. He is a Spaniel: Details here. Please call if sighted. #lostdog doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?d…

The world needs #DRC 's cobalt to hit net zero targets, but the energy transition is not benefitting thousands of Congolese who live near big industrial #cobalt mines. See the recent report by RAID & AFREWATCH on the impacts of toxic pollution. raid-uk.org/report-environ…

Judith Suminwa Tuluka has been named the Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever female prime minister.

'The task is great and the challenges [are] immense, but with the support of the president and that of everyone, we will get there,' she said.

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Thank you Amnesty Business & Human Rights for arranging last week's cinema screening of Cobalt Rush! 🎥 See clip below of our panel after in which Anneke VanWoudenberg discusses avoiding mistakes of #fossilfuel industry.

See our new research on human rights impact of pollution around industrial cobalt mines ⬇️

Our investigation uncovered the staggering scope of women's health issues in communities around the mines that are supplying cobalt for the green #energytransition . Words by Anneke VanWoudenberg & Anaïs Tobalagba in The Guardian piece by Rosie Swash. theguardian.com/global-develop…

Women & girls living in cobalt-mining communities in #DRC report a staggering rise in reproductive health issues, including miscarriages and birth defects. New study focuses on contamination from industrial mines supplying #cobalt for the world's #EVs . theguardian.com/global-develop…

Alerte info : Un nouveau rapport de RAID et AFREWATCH révèle que la pollution par les mines industrielles de #cobalt met en péril la santé de milliers de personnes en #RDC . Le #cobalt est essentiel pour les #véhiculesélectriques , mais à quel prix ? raid-uk.org/report-environ…

Mining giant Barrick Gold Corporation settles legal action brought in UK courts by Tanzanians alleging killings & injuries by police at the North Mara mine. Barrick says no liability is admitted. An outcome bringing the claimants relief is welcome after so many years. raid-uk.org/barrick-subsid…

Toxic pollution from industrial cobalt mines in #DRC is challenging the industry's ‘clean cobalt’ claims.

EV companies who use cobalt in their rechargeable batteries need to demand that mining companies clean up their act. RAID AFREWATCH mining.com/rivers-near-co…

River water near some of Congo's biggest copper and cobalt mines is toxic and may be causing widespread health problems, scientists say according to new report from RAID & Afrewatch bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Technology

As we embrace electric vehicles, we must also confront the consequences of #cobalt mining in the #DRC . It's critical we tackle pollution and #HumanRights abuses. Read Mongabay's latest reporting on these urgent issues. #GreenTech #ResponsibleSourcing
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Un rapport de RAID et AFREWATCH révèle l'impact désastreux de l'extraction du #cobalt en #RDC sur les communautés et l'environnement. Le cobalt est essentiel pour les #véhiculesélectriques , mais la #transitionverte doit être juste. raid-uk.org/un-nouveau-rap…

#Cobalt in EV batteries is paving the way to a clean energy future. But the cost is high for #DRC communities living with toxic pollution from Congo's industrial cobalt mines. This is an important new report about a subject that's rarely covered. #JustTransition #SustainableEV

Amidst growing claims of 'greenwashing' and calls for responsible sourcing, NGO groups today raise concerns about the LBMA’s #gold certification programme. $325 billion of gold is traded on the London market each week. Is it tainted with abuse? #ESG raid-uk.org/a-call-to-end-…

This is worth watching.

🗞️ #CSDDD NEWS

Today's endorsement of the CSDDD brings us 0.05% closer to corporate justice.

While it’s an important step, the last-minute changes due to political manoeuvres force the endorsement to cover even fewer EU companies.

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For those in London, come along to an exclusive film screening at the Ritzy Cinema next Friday about the cost of the green transition and what can be done to make it fast and fair. Event organised by RAID and Amnesty International eventbrite.co.uk/e/cobalt-rush-…

'The fear is that we're moving from an old colonialism to a new, green colonialism.'

Without centring Indigenous Peoples & human rights, the energy transition risks repeating the harms of the fossil fuel industry. More Phil Bloomer & 🎥 earthrise: youtu.be/_mh--2Ey2tg?si…

With cobalt demand soaring for #EV , Congolese mine workers are taking a stand against unjust labour practices & exploitation, successfully challenging mining giants in DRC courts.
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