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EU Leaders Call for Ban on Deep-Sea Mining

6/10/2025

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At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, EU Council President António Costa passionately urged a halt to deep-sea mining, echoing the concerns of environmental advocates. Co-hosting Costa Rica championed sustainable ocean practices and a worldwide ban on new fossil fuel exploration, as both leaders rallied for immediate action to safeguard our precious marine ecosystems.

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At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, EU Council President António Costa passionately urged a halt to deep-sea mining, echoing the concerns of environmental advocates. Co-hosting Costa Rica championed sustainable ocean practices and a worldwide ban on new fossil fuel exploration, as both leaders rallied for immediate action to safeguard our precious marine ecosystems.