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Why we don’t need to go to space to mine its resources

Meteorites could show us the perfect chemical models we need to end the natural resource crisis — but we don’t have to leave Earth to

Debunking deep sea mining myths

While the hype around deep sea mining is real, there may be unintended consequences that will come with it.

Mining the sea means mining public support too

Gaining social legitimacy of deep sea mining should consider who makes the decisions and how.

Why we don’t need to go to space to mine its resources

Meteorites could show us the perfect chemical models we need to end the natural resource crisis — but we don’t have to leave Earth to mine them.

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Debunking deep sea mining myths

While the hype around deep sea mining is real, there may be unintended consequences that will come with it.

(more…)

Mining the sea means mining public support too

Gaining social legitimacy of deep sea mining should consider who makes the decisions and how.

(more…)

Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry

If unchecked, deep sea mining could impact fish stocks and Pacific Island communities along with it.

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You can’t mine the seabed without proper rules

Mining the seabed without proper regulations seems outlandish. But it could happen sooner than we think.

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What cost for riches from the ocean floor?

The regulatory body for deep sea mining is under pressure to accept mining applications, but what are the risks?

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Black days ahead if coal city does not change

Unsafe and disaster-prone, extractive towns are still attractive to migrant workers.

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First in, first served as Moon-mining gains legality

International law was rocked by the introduction of the Artemis Accords, an agreement that allows mining on the Moon in support of scientific missions.

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Measuring the real cost of sand mining in the Mekong

Sand mining in the Mekong is happening far more than officially reported — meaning the damage is far worse. More sustainable options are available.

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Seabed mining equity dilemmas in the Pacific

Seabed mining can affect fisheries and the flow-on social equity issues need to be addressed.

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The problems with space mining no one is talking about

Asteroid mining could unlock untold riches and thorny ethical problems. Are we ready as we race to the launch pad?

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