Mining companies may soon bypass UN rules and mine the deep sea
phys.org
A Canadian deep-sea mining company may become the first to commercially mine the international seabed under a controversial U.S. executive order that bypasses United Nations regulations. A recent legal analysis suggests that this could place Canada in violation of international law.

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A Canadian deep-sea mining company may become the first to commercially mine the international seabed under a controversial U.S. executive order that bypasses United Nations regulations. A recent legal analysis suggests that this could place Canada in violation of international law.

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Original title: “Mining companies may soon bypass UN rules and mine the deep sea”, edited for clarity.

  • tempest@lemmy.ca
    9·
    15 天前

    Canada has a long history of sheltering mining companies that are up to no good in other parts of the world