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In 1979, a Deep-Sea Mining Experiment in the Pacific Altered the Seafloor—44 Years Later, Its Environmental Impact is Still Revealing Itself

In 1979, a deep-sea mining experiment in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) left a lasting mark on the seabed. Decades later, a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature, co-led by the ...
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Scientists Found 788 Species at the Bottom of the Ocean—and They're in Grave Danger

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: As companies hunt for metals in the depths of the ...
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WWF calls for a global moratorium on deep seabed mining to protect ocean biodiversity and climate stability

17 March 2025 - Ahead of the 30th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) March Council meeting, WWF is urging governments to pause deep seabed mining due to its severe risks to marine ...
Geographical

Lough Neagh sand mining likely harming lake’s ecosystem, research warns

The UK and Ireland’s largest freshwater lake, Lough Neagh, is under threat from commercial sand dredging, according to latest ...
Newsweek

Nearly 180,000 Bonobos, Chimps and Gorillas Threatened by Clean Energy Push

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Mining for minerals and metals essential to a clean energy future may have unprecedented impacts on apes. Areas with high ...
Tech Digest

Mining for smartphone materials having major environmental impact, report warns

Fairphone has warned the electronics industry that focusing solely on carbon emissions is masking a catastrophic biodiversity crisis. The company’s inaugural “Nature Report” reveals that a staggering ...
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Report urges stricter mining standards to manage climate and social impacts

A new report from the Mining Observatory finds that key mining states in Brazil are highly exposed to climate risks, water insecurity and environmental degradation. Mining for transition minerals can ...
Science Daily

The devastating human impact on biodiversity

Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is also changing. This is one of the ...
Mining Weekly

Global Reporting Initiative formally launches new biodiversity, mining standards

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Investors push for action to end deforestation and human rights risks in nickel mining

Nickel is a key ingredient in most electric vehicle batteries, conferring high-energy density and long range at a relatively ...
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Scientists found 788 species at the bottom of the ocean—and they're in grave danger

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: As companies hunt for metals in the depths of the ocean, scientists are taking inventory of every species that lives there. Mining the deep sea ...