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Greenpeace Calls for Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium Amidst Legal Scrutiny

7/23/2025

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At a summit in Jamaica, Greenpeace's report condemns the deep-sea mining industry for pressuring Congress to label seabed mining as a national security matter. Meanwhile, the International Seabed Authority investigates The Metals Company for possible breaches of international law. As environmental worries mount, the demand for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining intensifies.

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At a summit in Jamaica, Greenpeace's report condemns the deep-sea mining industry for pressuring Congress to label seabed mining as a national security matter. Meanwhile, the International Seabed Authority investigates The Metals Company for possible breaches of international law. As environmental worries mount, the demand for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining intensifies.