In a recent episode of "The Alex Marlow Show," Larry Elder, a prominent radio and television host, delved into the contentious topic of electric vehicles and the ethical concerns surrounding the extraction of minerals essential for their batteries.
Elder highlighted the troubling conditions under which cobalt, a critical component in electric vehicle batteries, is sourced. He remarked, "Cobalt, primarily, is mined out of the Republic of the Congo. Kids are employed, slave labor, making a dollar or two a day, using their bare hands to mine this stuff, which is toxic."
According to Breitbart, "The Alex Marlow Show" is a weekday podcast that features discussions on pressing issues and is produced by Breitbart News in collaboration with the Salem Podcast Network. Hosted by Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow, the show is accessible on multiple platforms, including YouTube, Rumble, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
The discussion on the podcast underscores a significant concern within the electric vehicle industry: the ethical implications of mineral extraction. While electric vehicles are often championed for their environmental benefits, the human cost associated with the mining of essential materials like cobalt cannot be overlooked.
The reliance on child labor and hazardous working conditions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo raises questions about the true cost of transitioning to green energy. As the demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, it is imperative to address these ethical dilemmas and explore sustainable and humane alternatives for sourcing these vital resources.
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