New @Amnesty research published today reveals the human cost of the rising global demand of Electric Vehicles, including the failure to adequately consult communities & obtain consent from Indigenous Peoples for #Philippines nickel mining projects. [1/6] www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EM-... - ThreadSky

amnestybhr.bsky.social • 68 days ago

New @Amnesty research published today reveals the human cost of the rising global demand of Electric Vehicles, including the failure to adequately consult communities & obtain consent from Indigenous Peoples for #Philippines nickel mining projects.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EM-A1uvArs

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daisymazie21.bsky.social•66 days ago

I really think instead of electric vehicles we need to focus on things like bicycles and more public transportation like buses. I've never driven because of my anxiety and I've always taken the bus. Last cars would be better.

amnestybhr.bsky.social•68 days ago

This is despite serious risks to communities' health, livelihoods & environment.

“Indigenous Peoples and rural communities are paying a heavy price for the world’s scramble for energy transition minerals.”

Veronica Cabe, Chair of Amnesty International Philippines.

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amnestybhr.bsky.social•68 days ago

The mining of nickel - a key component in EV batteries - is creating #sacrificezones in #Philippines, where communities face serious human rights abuses. The global #energytransition is vital but should not come at cost to human rights & environment.

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amnestybhr.bsky.social•68 days ago

Local communities report increased health problems since nickel mines opened, including asthma and skin disease. Local water sources have turned brown and metal contamination is harming the livelihoods of farmers and fisher people.

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amnestybhr.bsky.social•68 days ago

Major EV brands & battery makers don't know where nickel in their supply chains comes from. They must investigate links to Philippines-mined nickel & increase supply chain transparency.

Read our new report here 👇

#JustMinerals #Recharge4Rights

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https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/01/philippines-nickel-mining-projects-approved-despite-inadequate-consultation-and-serious-risks-to-communities-health-and-environment/

amnestybhr.bsky.social•68 days ago

Now is the time to take action to ensure a truly clean and green energy transition, where respect for human rights is central.

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https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/climate-change/energy-transition/

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