DRC: The World Scrambles for Minerals To Go Green

This article from The Conversation highlights how Lubumbashi, in the DRC’s Katanga region, has been central to global geopolitics, supplying copper, uranium, and cobalt. Its history of exploitation, from colonialism to modern mining practices, reflects ongoing neocolonialism and environmental harm. This research ties into the University of Michigan’s focus on sustainability, emphasizing the need to address historical inequalities in the global push for decarbonization.