Norway becomes first country to back controversial deep sea mining

Wednesday, 10 January 2024
Controversial deep sea mining is one step closer to reality as Norway approved the practice in a parliamentary vote, sparking furious outcry from environmental campaigners.

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News video: Environmental activists protest Norway’s move to allow seabed mining exploration

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The vote has opened an area of the Norwegian Sea nearly as big as Italy to deep-sea mining exploration - an activity that scientists fear might destroy marine life.

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