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One of the ingredients for your smartphone. Cobalt mining by hand near Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, often unregulated, with child labour as young as seven years old (Photo: Amnesty International)

Is EU poised to solve child labour in 'green' batteries?

by Richard Kent, London,

The European Commission is currently wrapping up consultations on a new law that could shape the future of green energy.

If adopted, the EU Battery Regulation would require all businesses in the battery industry to report on the social and environmental impact of their operations.

It would ensure that batteries entering the EU market – for use in elec...

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Richard Kent is a researcher on business and human rights at Amnesty International.

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One of the ingredients for your smartphone. Cobalt mining by hand near Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, often unregulated, with child labour as young as seven years old (Photo: Amnesty International)

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Richard Kent is a researcher on business and human rights at Amnesty International.

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