Interesting Things with JC #1170: "Blood Minerals - The Hidden Cost of Progress" - Every smartphone and laptop connects to more than the internet—it connects to a hidden cost. Explore how essential minerals power technology but fuel conflict and exploitation.

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Democratic Republic of Congo launches investigation into Apple over conflict minerals. (n.d.). The Guardian. Retrieved January 21, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/21/congo-investigates-apple-conflict-minerals