The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC), in collaboration with Mongabay, Mongabay Latin America, Initium, Investigative Desk, The Fourth, and Malaysiakini, undertook a comprehensive investigation into the human and environmental costs of extracting three critical energy

Former Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo once dreamed of breaking free from the nation’s “resource curse.” By tapping into Indonesia’s abundant nickel reserves, he envisioned a brighter future with thriving industries, new jobs, and a key role in the clean energy

Through the power of collaborative journalism in 2024, our global network uncovered stories that reshaped narratives and challenged the status quo. Together, we investigated across borders, connected hidden dots, and revealed truths that no single newsroom could have exposed.

Watch ERC Global Collaboration Documentary on a comprehensive investigation into the human and environmental costs of extracting 3 critical energy transition minerals: cobalt, nickel, and lithium. GREED OF GREEN: The True Cost of Net Zero. #greedofgreen.

Tecpetrol’s recent project in Rinconadillas has stirred debate, splitting the tight-knit community as some residents see jobs and services, while others worry about water depletion and ecological harm. Read more: #greedofgreen #ercglobalcollaboratioon

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, women working near cobalt mines crucial to renewable energy face serious health risks, including high miscarriage rates, congenital issues, and other complications. With little protection in place, these women are paying a heavy price to help

Indonesia, as the country ramps up mining to meet green tech demands, what actually happens behind the scenes?. #greedofgreen #ercglobalcollaboratioon #ercreport #justtransition #investigativejournalism #environmentaljustice #cleanenergy

ERC’s Greed of Green project spans Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, exposing how mining exploits communities, pollutes water, and threatens wildlife. Are we truly ready to pay this "clean" energy price?. Read ERC’s global collaboration here:

As global demand for lithium grows, Indigenous communities in Argentina’s Puna region are under pressure to decide whether mining is worth the potential consequences. An energy gian's venture into Rinconadillas has stirred debate, splitting the tight-knit community as some

In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, women working near the bustling cobalt mines—essential for powering green technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy systems—are facing alarming health risks. Day in and day out, these women are exposed to

Renewable energy is touted as a crucial solution to climate change, yet new investigations reveal a troubling paradox: the green energy boom often comes at a steep cost to local.communities and ecosystems. ERC’s latest global project spans Southeast Asia, Africa, and South

“I saw many people jumping, many were raising their hands asking for help. But we, their colleagues, couldn’t do anything because we didn’t have the tools to save them.”. Atu, a worker at PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP), witnessed the tragic explosion on December 24,

The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC) bersama Mongabay, Mongabay Latin America, Initium, Investigative Desk, The Fourth, dan Malaysiakini, menggali sisi gelap dari penambangan tiga mineral penting untuk transisi energi bersih: kobalt, nikel, dan litium. Proyek investigasi

Tomorrow: ERC will be releasing its in-depth investigative piece on how extractive industries critical for the transition to renewable energy causes pain and suffering vulnerable communities and ecosystems. This is a collaboration between newsroom and journalists in 11 countries.

In two days, we are publishing our investigation on the complexities of the transitioning to renewable energy. Our research explores how mineral extraction for green technology affects communities and ecosystems. Learn about the important considerations in the transition to

3 Days to reveal the investigations by ERC's partners on how the extractive mineral industries can leave irreparable damage to communities and the environment. Our soon-to-be published report will delve in depth into the consequences and what can be done to ensure proper

Is the future really clean? Discover the hidden costs of environmental degradation and how it affects us all from ERC's investigation. It's time to demand change. #ercglobalcollaboration #ercinvestigation #ercreport #greenenergy #climatechange #environmentaljustice