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Deep sea miners take Greenpeace to court for peaceful protest at sea
Would-be deep sea miners The Metals Company has launched legal proceedings against Greenpeace International for an ongoing peaceful protest at sea in the Pacific Ocean, in an attempt to silence…
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Greenpeace USA Urged Port of Long Beach to Deny Entry to Deep Sea Mining Vessel
Greenpeace USA has issued an urgent call to the Port of Long Beach to refuse entry to the Maltese-flagged deep sea mining vessel, the Hidden Gem, slated to arrive at…
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Greenpeace USA Confronts Deep Sea Mining Company at Investor Conference
“We cannot place the fate of one of our most important and life-sustaining ecosystems in the hands of industries and corporations like TMC that place profits before the interests of…
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Greenpeace USA Slams Mining Company’s Plans to Circumvent International Political Processes
“The recent announcement by The Metals Company (TMC) to submit a deep sea mining application in 2024 goes against the growing wave of global objections to this destructive industry. It…
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Deep sea mining industry fails to get green light but remains a threat
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations end today with deep sea mining companies failing to get an immediate green light to start plundering the oceans. Opposition to deep sea mining…
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Indigenous Pacific Leaders Call on Countries to Support Ban on Deep Sea Mining
Video projections featuring civil society leaders from the Pacific region calling for a halt to deep sea mining were seen throughout the weekend in Mexico City, Mexico, Toronto, Canada, Dover,…
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Greenpeace USA Welcomes Bills to Stop Deep Sea Mining
“All life on Earth depends on our oceans – we must ensure they are protected for generations to come.” WASHINGTON, DC (July 12, 2023)–In response to U.S. Congressman Ed Case’s…
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Critical deep sea mining meeting resumes as coalition of governments push for halt
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) will bring governments together in Kingston to discuss whether to allow deep sea mining to go ahead, in a meeting starting today. Because of a…
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Another Company Drops Destructive Deep Sea Mining Industry
Maersk is the most recent major company to sell its seabed mining interests. Lockheed Martin sold UK Seabed Resources in March. Leading technology and electric vehicle companies Rivian, Renault, BMW,…
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Governments leave door open to deep sea mining starting this year
Negotiations to stop deep sea mining from starting at the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica will end today. The disappointing outcome leaves the seabed at the dangerous mercy of a…