

Nickle Mines Are Destroying Philippine Rainforests


As the world shifts away from fossil fuels toward clean energy, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has skyrocketed. At the heart of this transition is a critical but controversial metal: nickel. The Philippines, ranked among the top ten nickel producers globally, plays a pivotal role in supplying this essential material. But this role comes with a devastating price—the ongoing destruction of the country’s precious rainforests and indigenous communities.