Norway becomes the first country in the world to approve commercial deep-sea mining.
The bill, passed on Tuesday, will accelerate the hunt for precious metals which are in high demand for green technologies.
Environmental scientists have warned it could be devastating for marine life.
The plan concerns Norwegian waters, but agreement on mining in international waters could also be reached this year.
The Norwegian government said it was being cautious and would only begin issuing licences once further environmental studies were carried out.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-67893808
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This is a high level of greed ... They are willing to jeopardise marine life so that they can acquire precious metals .. This is too bad
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@chris_ngatia Greed will be the end of humans
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Deep-sea mining would wreak enormous damage.
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@grace_njeri_804 aquatic life will cease to exist in Norway if they don't recall their actions
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@grace_njeri_804 To everyone and all biodiversity
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Aquatic life must be protected as a species we cannot keep plundering this world and expect no repercussions . Shame on Norway
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The ocean is not our playground to plunder; it is the lifeblood of our planet. Let's protect it with the same determination we fight climate change.
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@george_kariuki well put.
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Marine life needs care and protection and it is very disheartening to see Norway working against that
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@Kevin it seeks that they do not care at all about marine life
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@Kevin unfortunately unlike you Norway doesn't care
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No! No! This has to be stopped! Its heartbreaking to see Norway doesn't care about the life of the marines
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@elizbeth_gathigia it's very heart wrecking
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Action needed; this should be stopped ASAP!!!
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This is a bad decision that is going to harm aquatic life and disturb Norwegian seas. This must be recalled.
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@joseph_githinji they need to recall their decisions
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Sustainable and environmentally responsible practices should be prioritized to mitigate potential harm.
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@princess_nel_268 I agree, decisions meant for profits without a consideration of the climatic repurcuaions must be stopped.
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@princess_nel_268 such decisions are led by one thing only one that's none other than greed!!
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@princess_nel_268 Sure.. such activities should be condemned