Trump ignites controversy with deep‐sea mining acceleration order
April 25, 2025, 10:21 am
President Trump has set the stage for a rapid expansion of deep‐sea mining for critical minerals, a move that environmental groups warn could unleash ecological havoc. Critics argue that this bold, risk‐laden initiative prioritizes short-term economic gains over long-term environmental safety.
The permits could cover territory far beyond the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf as well as within U.S. coastal waters
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