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International Seabed Authority wraps with election of new Secretary-General and growing movement of countries against deep sea mining
The International Seabed Authority’s Assembly has elected Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho to be the new Secretary General, replacing Michael Lodge.
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Momentum has never been stronger for protecting the oceans against deep sea mining
More than 30 nations, including New Zealand, are now calling for a halt to the start of deep sea mining, with five new announcements…
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Highest ever methane emissions requires action on dairy by NZ
Global emissions of methane are the highest they’ve ever been and are rising faster than ever before, a new study has found. Published this week in Frontiers In Science, the…
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Tuvalu joins growing Pacific tide of opposition to deep sea mining
Tuvalu has added its voice to the growing tide in the Pacific against deep sea mining, highlighting the momentum against this destructive industry, says Greenpeace.
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Greenpeace launches Arctic expedition to study vulnerable marine mammals in targeted deep sea mining area
Bergen, Norway – As the Norwegian government is moving forward with the opening of Arctic waters to deep sea mining exploration, Greenpeace Nordic and Greenpeace Germany set sail with a…
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Calls for a moratorium on deep sea mining intensify following discovery of dark oxygen production at 5000m depths
Negotiations on whether to allow deep sea mining to go ahead at the International Seabed Authority (ISA), have been rocked by the publication of a groundbreaking study that reveals that the polymetallic…
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‘Dark oxygen’ discovery highlights the need to stop deep sea mining
A groundbreaking discovery has revealed that Metallic nodules found on the deep seabed in the Pacific ocean are a source of oxygen for nearby marine life. It’s a discovery that…
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Fonterra exposed as major player in global attempts to undermine climate action
An international investigation is exposing Fonterra's role in derailing climate action around the world.
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International Seabed Authority meeting a critical moment in fight against deep sea mining
The International Seabed Authority is meeting in Kingston, Jamaica today to discuss the future of deep sea mining.
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Govt’s ‘climate strategy’ as useful as teats on a bull
Greenpeace is slamming the climate strategy announced by Climate Change Minister Simon Watts today, saying that it’s as useful as teats on a bull.
