US EditionTrump signs order seeking to jump-start mining of the ocean floor
- President Trump signed an executive order to expedite deep-sea mining for critical minerals, aimed at creating a domestic supply chain for these resources used in technologies like electric vehicle batteries.
- The order has drawn criticism from scientists and environmental groups, who warn it could harm marine ecosystems and the fishing industry.
- Experts like Micah Ziegler question the necessity of seabed mining, noting alternative technologies may reduce the need for seabed-extracted minerals.
- Douglas McCauley, a professor at UC Santa Barbara, states that underwater mining could have "catastrophic biological consequences" for marine life.
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Trump Unleashes New Era of Deep Sea Mining - Real News Now
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Trump moves to begin deep-sea mining despite environmental and legal concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 24 to expedite the process of exploring and mining for valuable minerals found on the deep ocean seafloor, in both U.S. and international waters. It’s a highly controversial move that critics say imperils an important but poorly understood ecosystem and flouts international rules on deep-sea mining. Miners are mainly after potato-size nodules lying at the bottom of the ocean 4,000–5,…
Trump executive order to expand US deep-sea mining condemned by China
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating deep-sea mining activities within U.S. waters and those beyond its national jurisdiction. However, China has condemned this move, saying it "violates" international law. What does Trump's executive order entail? The order, issued Thursday, April 24, outlines a strategy to increase domestic access to rare earth elements essential for a range of industries, including technology…
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