The environmental cost of making a smartphone

Natural News: A smartphone does not just cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. An article on Eco Watch reported that the hidden costs of manufacturing billions of these cellphones include the destruction of the environment and the depletion of natural resources.

All kinds of metals go into each smartphone. Without these materials, the phone will not be as smart, slim, or light. Be it the recognizable gold or the much less-known subdued terbium, these metals must be extracted from underground deposits. Mining them makes up a big chunk of today’s economy.

Anything that involves mining will cause serious harm to the environment. But mining related to materials used in making smartphones has heavier penalties than most...read more>>>...