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Trump Fast-Tracks Deep-Sea Mining, Bypassing International Regulations
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining in US waters for critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China and bypass international regulations, despite environmental concerns.
Trump Fast-Tracks Deep-Sea Mining, Bypassing International Regulations
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining in US waters for critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China and bypass international regulations, despite environmental concerns.
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48% Bias Score
US May Grant First Deep-Sea Mining License, Defying International Law
The Metals Company seeks a US license for commercial deep-sea mining, potentially violating international law by mining the seabed for valuable metals needed for electric vehicle batteries, despite concerns about environmental damage and the slow progress of international regulations.
US May Grant First Deep-Sea Mining License, Defying International Law
The Metals Company seeks a US license for commercial deep-sea mining, potentially violating international law by mining the seabed for valuable metals needed for electric vehicle batteries, despite concerns about environmental damage and the slow progress of international regulations.
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52% Bias Score
US Deep-Sea Mineral Stockpiling Plan Faces Criticism
The US plans to stockpile deep-sea minerals from the Pacific Ocean to counter China's dominance in critical mineral supply chains, despite concerns about economic feasibility, logistical challenges, environmental damage, and the disregard for international regulations.
US Deep-Sea Mineral Stockpiling Plan Faces Criticism
The US plans to stockpile deep-sea minerals from the Pacific Ocean to counter China's dominance in critical mineral supply chains, despite concerns about economic feasibility, logistical challenges, environmental damage, and the disregard for international regulations.
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56% Bias Score
Canadian Mining Firm Bypasses UN, Seeks US License for Deep-Sea Mining
Canadian mining company TMC plans to circumvent the UN's International Seabed Authority by applying for a US license to mine in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, challenging international law and the UNCLOS treaty.
Canadian Mining Firm Bypasses UN, Seeks US License for Deep-Sea Mining
Canadian mining company TMC plans to circumvent the UN's International Seabed Authority by applying for a US license to mine in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, challenging international law and the UNCLOS treaty.
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Firm Defies International Law, Plans Deep-Sea Mining
The Metals Company plans to start deep-sea mining in the Eastern Pacific Ocean for nickel and cobalt needed for electric vehicle batteries, defying ongoing international efforts to establish mining regulations in international waters.
Canadian Firm Defies International Law, Plans Deep-Sea Mining
The Metals Company plans to start deep-sea mining in the Eastern Pacific Ocean for nickel and cobalt needed for electric vehicle batteries, defying ongoing international efforts to establish mining regulations in international waters.
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48% Bias Score
First Solar Excludes Deep-Sea Mined Minerals Amid Growing Environmental Concerns
As You Sow and First Solar's January 2025 agreement to exclude deep-sea mined minerals reflects growing global concerns over environmental damage from deep-sea mining, particularly concerning biodiversity, and the need for sustainable sourcing of minerals for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
First Solar Excludes Deep-Sea Mined Minerals Amid Growing Environmental Concerns
As You Sow and First Solar's January 2025 agreement to exclude deep-sea mined minerals reflects growing global concerns over environmental damage from deep-sea mining, particularly concerning biodiversity, and the need for sustainable sourcing of minerals for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
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56% Bias Score
US Explores Deep-Sea Mining to Counter China's Rare Earth Dominance
The Trump administration is negotiating with The Metals Company for a deep-sea mining permit in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone to secure critical metals, bypassing international regulations amid trade tensions with China, raising environmental and legal concerns.
US Explores Deep-Sea Mining to Counter China's Rare Earth Dominance
The Trump administration is negotiating with The Metals Company for a deep-sea mining permit in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone to secure critical metals, bypassing international regulations amid trade tensions with China, raising environmental and legal concerns.
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60% Bias Score
US Deep-Sea Mineral Stockpiling Plan Sparks Concerns
The US plans to stockpile deep-sea minerals containing nickel, cobalt, and manganese to counter China's dominance, prompting concerns from Chinese analysts about supply chain disruptions and environmental damage, as well as criticisms for potentially circumventing international regulations.
US Deep-Sea Mineral Stockpiling Plan Sparks Concerns
The US plans to stockpile deep-sea minerals containing nickel, cobalt, and manganese to counter China's dominance, prompting concerns from Chinese analysts about supply chain disruptions and environmental damage, as well as criticisms for potentially circumventing international regulations.
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56% Bias Score
US Considers Unilateral Deep-Sea Mining, Bypassing International Authority
The Trump administration may unilaterally mine polymetallic nodules from international waters, disregarding the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and raising concerns about environmental damage and international law.
US Considers Unilateral Deep-Sea Mining, Bypassing International Authority
The Trump administration may unilaterally mine polymetallic nodules from international waters, disregarding the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and raising concerns about environmental damage and international law.
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52% Bias Score
French Polynesia Vetoes Deep-Sea Mining
French Polynesian President Moetai Brotherson strongly opposes deep-sea mining due to environmental concerns, creating a conflict with other Pacific Island nations pursuing it for economic reasons, highlighting the uncertain environmental consequences and geopolitical tensions.
French Polynesia Vetoes Deep-Sea Mining
French Polynesian President Moetai Brotherson strongly opposes deep-sea mining due to environmental concerns, creating a conflict with other Pacific Island nations pursuing it for economic reasons, highlighting the uncertain environmental consequences and geopolitical tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Deep-Sea Mining's Lasting Damage: 44-Year Study Reveals Persistent Ecosystem Impacts
A new study reveals persistent damage to deep-sea ecosystems 44 years after a small-scale mining test in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, challenging claims that deep-sea mining is less damaging than land-based mining and underscoring the need for stricter regulations.
Deep-Sea Mining's Lasting Damage: 44-Year Study Reveals Persistent Ecosystem Impacts
A new study reveals persistent damage to deep-sea ecosystems 44 years after a small-scale mining test in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, challenging claims that deep-sea mining is less damaging than land-based mining and underscoring the need for stricter regulations.
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40% Bias Score
Cook Islands-China Partnership Sparks Regional Tensions
The Cook Islands and China signed a strategic partnership agreement covering deep-sea mining and education, prompting concerns from New Zealand over transparency and its implications for regional influence, leading to a no-confidence vote and domestic protests.
Cook Islands-China Partnership Sparks Regional Tensions
The Cook Islands and China signed a strategic partnership agreement covering deep-sea mining and education, prompting concerns from New Zealand over transparency and its implications for regional influence, leading to a no-confidence vote and domestic protests.
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40% Bias Score
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