
Oceans
Deep-sea mining could start soon — before we understand its risks
The U.S. push to mine international waters for metals defies global efforts to control and protect these fragile ecosystems.
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The U.S. push to mine international waters for metals defies global efforts to control and protect these fragile ecosystems.
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