Travis Malone

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Your Smartphone. AI-Generated.

What if your sleek new phone came with a carbon label instead of a price tag? Every year, millions of people line up for the latest models, drawn to smooth edges, faster chips, and high-resolution screens. The minimalist design gives the illusion of something pure, efficient, modern, and harmless. But behind the glow of the display lies a tangled web of mines, factories, and cargo ships that make each device anything but clean.