Source: Financial Times
Author: Henry Sanderson
Momentum continues to build for a moratorium on deep-sea mining.
At the time of writing, 317 marine science & policy experts from 44 countries have signed a statement, warning that if the destructive industry were to go ahead, it would result in a loss of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning that would be irreversible on multi-generational timescales.
The Financial Times’ Henry Sanderson explores the risks associated with the industry and why the chorus of voices calling for a pause continues to grow.
Read the article here.