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@earthworm @JonathanMBR and with any boom, human rights abuses too.

Lithium mining in Zimbabwe

Minerals like lithium are critical components in renewable energy, and for countries they can be a major source of revenue. However, mining often contributes to adverse environmental and human rights impacts. In Zimbabwe, Danish Institute for Human Rights is partnering with the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association, to document the gendered effects of lithium mining.

The Danish Institute for Human Rights (www.humanrights.dk)

@earthworm @JonathanMBR I'm really hoping this leads to a more stabilised and accessible power grid.

people often forget that a good chunk of our country still doesnt have access to reliable electricity

and yoh! lithium mining was causing serious problems for the locals hey

Lithium mining in Zimbabwe: a story of loss for one community

Chinese-owned mines are extracting lithium from Zimbabwe, which has the world’s 9th biggest deposits. This displaces rural villagers.

The Conversation (theconversation.com)

@JonathanMBR probably the first time I've actually applauded a decision made here in a while...

@so_treu really wish i could have that as my biggest concern lmaooooo

@so_treu folk here seem to be in their own little realms. The more time spent here the more it becomes apparent the fedi never was built with us in mind. Just techy white folk declaring Independence from their big bad techy cousins...