Artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a social drama with scattered solutions
For years, the artisanal mining sector has continued to be associated with a plethora of scourges. Focus on the artisanal cobalt sector. A vital sector for the Congolese economy.
RCF – Will technology save the planet?
Will technology save the planet? This is the question that Géraldine Duquenne asks herself in her analysis. Géraldine is a research and advocacy officer for Justice et Paix, a continuing education NGO involved in the defense of human rights and justice.
Will technology save the planet?
Faced with the ecological crisis, our decision-makers are relying on technology and digital technology. What social project is behind all this?
From our homes to open-air landfills in the countries of the Global South, what route does our electrical and electronic waste take?
Smartphones, computers, robot vacuum cleaners, etc. All this electrical and electronic equipment delights consumers and fills our homes and our drawers.
Climate change: from scenarios to action
Tomorrow's society will undeniably live with climate change, whether it seeks to mitigate it or must adapt to it.
Transhumanism: technology at the service of humans?
Transhumanism aims to constantly improve human beings, but what will be the limits to these developments?
Where are we in the fight against planned obsolescence?
The phenomenon of planned obsolescence is not new, but concrete measures seem to be lacking to combat it. Where are we ?
The discreet approval of mass 5G or the crisis of our democracy: citizens call on their elected officials
We, Belgian citizens from all walks of life, would like to challenge our political leaders on the decision of the Council of Ministers in January 2021 to deploy 5G in Belgium.
A new form of conflict: the cyber threat
Last May, the new cybersecurity strategy for Belgium was validated by the National Security Council.
Digital sobriety, the only possible choice!
While the preservation of our planet should be the absolute priority, our societies are rushing headlong towards digital technology with a heavy and growing ecological footprint.
