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Nicki Lisa Cole

Nicki Lisa Cole, Ph.D. is a research fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society in Graz, Austria. A sociologist with expertise in global capitalism and consumerism, she is currently writing a book about the popularity and hidden costs of Apple products. You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter, and find more of her writing here. Contact her at [email protected].

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Dec 10, 2017
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iPhone or iExploit? Rampant Labor Violations in Apple’s Supply Chain

Are Apple’s production quotas and profit margins actively obstructing positive change in its supply chain?
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Nicki Lisa Cole,
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August 25, 2016
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What I Learned From the Mining Community That Produced My Engagement Ring

Fair trade certification has improved gold mining conditions, but current oversight mechanisms still leave workers vulnerable.
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Nicki Lisa Cole,
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June 1, 2016
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Can the Electronics Industry Provide a Living Wage? Not While Corporations Set the Rules

People are fighting for a living wage in global electronics supply chains, but corporations and the WTO stand in their way.
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Nicki Lisa Cole,
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October 30, 2015
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Apple’s Supply-Chain Workers May Be Risking Cancer to Build Your iPhone

A new report details serious labor violations at a major Apple supplier, and evidence of worker exposure to cancer-causing benzene.
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Nicki Lisa Cole,
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October 23, 2015
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Economy & Labor

Why Is Apple Lying About Powering Its Data Centers With Renewable Energy?

An investigation into a North Carolina Apple facility reveals that it’s powered by a mix of nuclear, coal and natural gas.
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Nicki Lisa Cole,
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August 5, 2015
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Economy & Labor

Climate Pledges by Walmart, Bank of America and 11 Other Companies Are Mostly Symbolic

Corporate signatories of a White House-sponsored climate pledge are not promising much in the way of carbon emissions reduction.
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Nicki Lisa Cole,
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July 29, 2015
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Economy & Labor

CO2 Emissions Growth Takes a Bite Out of Apple’s Sustainability Claims

Apple brands itself a leader in the fight against climate change, but its carbon dioxide emissions say otherwise.
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Nicki Lisa Cole,
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April 22, 2015
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Amid Evidence of Illnesses, Activists Call on Electronics Industry to Boost Workplace Safety

More than 200 scientists and environmentalists challenge electronics companies to prioritize workers’ health and safety and stop polluting the communities around their factories.
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Nicki Lisa Cole,
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March 17, 2015
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Despite Claims of Progress, Labor and Environmental Violations Continue to Plague Apple

Reports from labor rights groups and researchers reveal troubling labor and environmental violations continue unabated.
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Nicki Lisa Cole,
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February 19, 2015
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