Over 40,000 children are estimated to be working in Congolese cobalt mines. The harsh realities of the cobalt mining industry in the Congo can be traced back through centuries of exploitation of the country. How did we get here? Author and journalist Siddharth Kara, and others, share their firsthand experiences within this harsh and unforgiving industry. Discover the connection between cobalt mining and the surge in rechargeable battery demand, shedding light on the unintended consequences for the Congolese people. Get your copy of Siddharth Kara's Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives https://a.co/d/5RJd08D. Subscribe to PopMech: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoPOPMECH -------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popularmechanics Twitter: https://twitter.com/PopMech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popularmechanics/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/popmech/?auto_follow=1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popularmechanics?lang=en