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techscruggs | 2 years ago

This is a win for the environment and for human rights. A lot of people on here are talking about how solar and wind are better alternatives. The problem with that is that they typically need to be stored in batteries made of cobalt. The vast majority of cobalt mines exist in the Congo where modern day slavery exists to extract it. This affects everything from your Tesla to your iPhone.

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edent|2 years ago

Good thing uranium doesn't need mining! And it is only found in countries with strong human rights records!

mpweiher|2 years ago

Largest reserves are in Australia.

Canada also has quite a bit.