Cobalt mining incidents | Panorama
Miners tell their stories of accidents and the working conditions in the cobalt mines of Kolwezi, DRC.
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- Clip length: 2'12''
- Broadcast year: 2021
Curriculum Connection
- Art & Design | Responsible design, corporate responsibility, sustainability
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: Panorama
- Episode: The Electric Car Revolution: Winners and Losers
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