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US Approves Deep-Sea Mining, Sparking Environmental Outrage

7/8/2025

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The US government's swift approval of deep-sea mining permits has ignited fears among environmentalists and Pacific nations about the looming threat to fragile marine ecosystems. Critics warn that this push for ocean floor exploitation could violate international law, as nations work on a mining code amidst growing calls for a halt to these activities.

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The US government's swift approval of deep-sea mining permits has ignited fears among environmentalists and Pacific nations about the looming threat to fragile marine ecosystems. Critics warn that this push for ocean floor exploitation could violate international law, as nations work on a mining code amidst growing calls for a halt to these activities.