Years ago I did some freelance writing; one assignment was for a company mining rare earth metals for smart phones etc. Found out horrific facts about the devastation, pollution and damage it caused to many communities. Realised this company had poisoned the water supply of villagers in many areas (among other things) and they needed a propaganda piece to make them look like they were the good guys. I waited 'till the very last minute to ditch it. The ignorance and hypocrisy of those telling us to be green is staggering.
Yes it's worth considering, I feel a bit conflicted about having shares in a rare earth minerals etf, thinking I should do more research or just get out of it.
Years ago I did some freelance writing; one assignment was for a company mining rare earth metals for smart phones etc. Found out horrific facts about the devastation, pollution and damage it caused to many communities. Realised this company had poisoned the water supply of villagers in many areas (among other things) and they needed a propaganda piece to make them look like they were the good guys. I waited 'till the very last minute to ditch it. The ignorance and hypocrisy of those telling us to be green is staggering.
The name of this particular company probably doesn't matter. I'm sure EVERY company mining rare earth metals does the exact same thing.
Yes it's worth considering, I feel a bit conflicted about having shares in a rare earth minerals etf, thinking I should do more research or just get out of it.
Get out of it. Unless you have gains.
Invest elsewhere.
How about crypto? :)