EarthOne’s New Green Crusade: Save Earth, One Nickel at a Time
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NGOs Drop a Bombshell on Elon Musk
In a fed‑up open letter, a squad of NGOs—including Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia and Friends of the Earth USA—has called on the Tesla boss to think twice before pouring cash into Indonesia’s nickel mining arena. This memo flew in after Jakarta’s president, Joko Widodo, chatted with Musk in Texas last month about potential investments.
Why Nickel Matters Here (And Why It’s a Hot Issue)
- Indonesia boasts the world’s largest nickel reserves.
- Widodo’s dream: kickstart a domestic electric‑vehicle industry powered by domestic nickel.
- Since 2020, the government barred the export of raw ore to keep a steady supply for investors.
Deforestation, Ocean Trash, and River Ruckus
Environmentalists are furious. The letter warns that:
- Mining will erode forested areas, spiking deforestation.
- Mining waste could be dumped straight into the ocean—pissing on marine life and beach vibes.
- Water bodies from rivers to lakes might get robbed of their purity.
What the NGOs Are Asking
They’re demanding two things:
- Break any direct investment plans in Indonesia’s nickel industry.
- Stop using nickel sourced from Indonesia across all Tesla operations.
Reactions (or the Lack Thereof)
To date, Tesla has kept mum—no comment yet. The Indonesian government wasn’t in the room to talk either, as it’s a busy place.
Musk’s “Green‑Sensitive” Past
Back in 2020, Musk claimed the mining sector should be greener and scoffed at U.S. nickel production, calling it “objectively very lame.”
Why Nickel Is a Hot Commodity
Already a key player in battery storage, nickel is set to skyrocket as governments, companies, and consumers strive to cut harmful emissions from gasoline cars.
Stay tuned for more updates and debates—EarthOne is ready to keep the conversation lively, heartfelt, and a touch of humor!
