Q&A: Examining the Global South's call for environmental justice amid expanding technology

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Jul 9, 2026, 11:20 pm192 ptsTrendingTop
Digital technologies—from artificial intelligence to smartphones and data centers—are often described as "clean" innovations. Yet every device depends on minerals, electricity, labor and global supply chains, raising important questions about environmental justice and development.

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