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The right to know in the electronics industry
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European Parliament adopts far-reaching resolution to protect children in mica mines
The European Parliament recently passed a resolution stating its deep concern about the large numbers of child workers in Madagascar mica mines and the violations of these children’s rights. The resolution calls on the European…
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New book flips the script on e-waste
Repetitive reporting on e-waste may be blinding citizens to the larger issue of the pollution and waste generated in the mining for and manufacturing of electronics. Josh Lepawksy, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography…
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Race to the bottom hits the Philippines with job losses
News release: Labor NGO Ecumenical Institute for Labor Education and Research (EILER) expresses alarm as more and more corporations are laying off employees, contributing to the number growing of joblessness in the country. EILER noted…
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Civil society calls for transparency about companies subjected to the EU Regulation on 3TG conflict minerals
EU member states seem to be adopting a loose interpretation of the text of the Regulation on the responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas and seem unwilling to publish the list of…
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New legislation aims to increase recycling of lithium-ion batteries in the USA
A new bill proposed in the United States aims to increase government spending on investments in lithium-ion battery recycling by $150 million over five years. The bill, sponsored by Senator Angus King from Maine, would…
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Sustainability and Just Transition key to the future of mining in Africa
GoodElectronics member IndustriALL Global Union reports that efforts are underway in Cape Town, South Africa to make progress on sustainable mining and Just Transition. Reporting on its participation in two concurrent events that took place…
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Modern slavery and your devices
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Charges filed against Samsung for misleading advertising regarding its ethical committments
French courts file preliminary charges against Samsung over misleading advertising on its commitment to human and worker rights. In 2018, Sherpa and ActionAid France filed a lawsuit against Samsung, accusing the company of false advertising due…
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Glencore mine collapse kills 43 miners in the Congo
At least 43 artisanal miners have died due to a mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The collapse took place at an industrial copper and cobalt mine owned by the multinational…