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Greenpeace Slams Deep-Sea Mining Threat to Oceans

4/15/2025

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Greenpeace Opposes Mining

Greenpeace USA has fiercely criticized Impossible Metals' application for a deep-sea mining lease near American Samoa, highlighting the potential ecological devastation and cultural insensitivity involved. Activists warn this threatens U.S. ocean stewardship. As the International Seabed Authority works on regulations, the call for Indigenous voices and environmental protections grows louder, urging caution before any mining begins.

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U.S. Taps Seabed

In a bold move to bolster national security, the U.S. government is crafting an executive order to tap into the Pacific Ocean's seabed for vital minerals like nickel and cobalt. This deep-sea mining initiative aims to diminish dependence on China and create a strategic reserve, ensuring the nation’s resource availability amid escalating trade tensions.

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Greenpeace Opposes Mining

Greenpeace USA has fiercely criticized Impossible Metals' application for a deep-sea mining lease near American Samoa, highlighting the potential ecological devastation and cultural insensitivity involved. Activists warn this threatens U.S. ocean stewardship. As the International Seabed Authority works on regulations, the call for Indigenous voices and environmental protections grows louder, urging caution before any mining begins.

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