Recent reports show that Indonesia's nickel boom, while helping the global energy transition, is linked to more respiratory illness and harm for the workers involved. #nickelmining

https://news.mongabay.com/2026/05/indonesias-nickel-boom-linked-to-rising-illness-and-worker-harm-reports-find/

Indonesia’s nickel boom linked to rising illness and worker harm, reports find

HALMAHERA, Indonesia — New research examining Indonesia’s vast nickel-processing regions has documented rising rates of ill health and workplace harm linked to a key industry supplying the global energy transition. A report published in April by Indonesia’s human rights commission, known as Komnas HAM, cited Central Sulawesi provincial health data showing respiratory infections reached 305,191 […]

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Nickel mining in Indonesia threatens marine life in Raja Ampat, a biodiverse region, by causing deforestation and polluting waters, affecting local ecosystems.

#nickelmining #indonesia #tgcnews #globalcommonsnews #globalcommons

https://globalcommons.onrender.com/environment/experts_and_advocates_warn_of_nickel_minings_risk_to_precious_marine_region_of_indonesia/

Nickel Mining Threatens Marine Region in Indonesia

Nickel mining in Indonesia threatens marine life in Raja Ampat, a biodiverse region, by causing deforestation and polluting waters, affecting local ecosystems.

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We need this tech NOW! Some #LithiumIon alternatives discussed are #SodiumIonBatteries, #HydrogenFuelCells and #AqueousMagnesiumBatteries (which I'm just learning about).

6 alternatives to lithium-ion batteries: What's the future of energy storage?

The future of battery tech looks bright, but we might have to wait a while.

By Calvin Wankhede
March 11, 2024

"Li-on batteries require environmentally destructive #mining practices for metals such as #lithium, #cobalt, and #nickel. Moreover, a large amount of these metal resources are located in developing countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo [#DRC]. Ethical mining practices haven’t been established in these areas yet, meaning Li-on production contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions."

https://www.androidauthority.com/lithium-ion-battery-alternatives-3356834/

#SolarPunkSunday #GiantLeap #NoMiningWithoutConsent #NoLithiumMining #EnvironmentalRacism #environment #Greenwashing #EVs #WaterIsLife #NoLithiumMiningWithoutConsent #CobaltMining #NickelMining

7 alternatives to lithium-ion batteries: What's the future of energy storage?

Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles today, but safer and better alternatives are on the horizon.

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