Deep-sea mining: civil society sounds the alarm on the threat posed to biodiversity

In response to growing demand for the precious metals needed to fuel energy transition, companies are developing technology for exploring and mining the ocean floor and applying for licenses to do so. But international legislation protecting these ecosystems is still (...)Read the full article

By Annick Berger

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