25 years after a lead mine closed in Kabwe, Zambia, children are still playing in contaminated soil, according to
There’s a troubling origin story behind the cobalt-based batteries powering our beloved smartphones. Skyrocketing demand for the mineral endangers the workers at its main source. The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to 60% of the world’s cobalt.
The Affordable Care Act’s repeal could jeopardize benefits that have helped US coal miners with black lung.
