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Major industry players are working together to create a voluntary global standard that can certify minerals as responsibly produced. But such a framework would consolidate the power and influence of these mining giants and allow them to act with impunity, while providing false assurances to investors, governments, and consumers.
Prohibiting mining in key areas can safeguard biodiversity and Indigenous rights in the energy transition.
If unchecked, deep sea mining could impact fish stocks and Pacific Island communities along with it.
Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.
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