The Elements of Power
a story of war, breakthrough technology and the dirtiest supply chain on earth
$30.39
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
27 January 2026
Summary
The Elements of Power: Unearthing the Dark Side of Our Tech Addiction
Our world is shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy, relying heavily on batteries. As demand surges, so does the need for minerals like cobalt and copper, often mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In The Elements of Power, Nicolas Niarchos journeys from Congolese mines to Chinese factories, tracing the elements vital to modern technology. He explores Congo’s colonial past, the e…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008553951 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008553955 |
| Author: | Nicolas Niarchos |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | William Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 17mm |
About The Author
Nicolas Niarchos
Nicolas Niarchos began his journalistic career as a fact checker at the New Yorker, for which he is now a contributing writer. He has reported extensively from Africa and the Middle East, including the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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