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Trump Fast-Tracks Deep-Sea Mining, Endangering a Still-Unexplored Ocean World
Deep-sea mining could unleash clouds of debris that threaten a mysterious, vital ecosystem we barely understand.
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Trump Wants A New "Gold Rush" With Deep-Sea Mining, Despite Huge Environmental Risks
The US is looking to dramatically expand its efforts to churn up the seafloor in a new hunt for rare metals and critical ...
Trump Ignites A Fight Over Seabed Mining
In this week's Current Climate newsletter, Trump has ignited a new fight over seabed mining; America’s only rare-earth mine ...
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Are environmental costs of deep-sea mining worth the benefits? 3 key points to consider
That discussion came one day after President Trump signed an executive order to help the deep-sea mining industry. Here are key takeaways from the conference panel: Deep-sea mining could have a ...
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In 1979, a Deep-Sea Mining Experiment in the Pacific Altered the Seafloor—44 Years Later, Its Environmental Impact is Still Revealing Itself
In 1979, a deep-sea mining experiment in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) left a lasting mark on the seabed. Decades later, ...
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On deep sea mining: Are we rushing or stalling?
By: Paulina Barnjak and Dylan Long The affirmative In the age of accelerating climate change, collapsing ecosystems and ...
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Trump Order Encourages Controversial Deep-Sea Mining for Critical Minerals
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to promote mining of the deep-sea floor, a controversial way to get critical minerals that are used in a wide range of electronics and ...
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Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry
President Trump signed an executive order to boost the U.S. deep-sea mining industry for critical minerals. Supporters say deep-sea mining could boost the U.S. economy and reduce reliance on land ...