The UN Ocean Conference in Nice secured enough ratifications for the High Seas Treaty to enter into force, a significant step towards protecting international waters. President Macron also urged a moratorium on deep-sea mining, citing its destructive potential for biodiversity, echoing concerns raised by other world leaders like Brazil’s President Lula. The conference highlighted the disparity between stated conservation goals and the actual level of ocean protection, emphasizing the need for stronger multilateral action. This urgency is underscored by the relatively low percentage of ocean currently protected from harmful activities.
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President Trump’s executive order aims to accelerate deep-sea mining within and beyond US waters, prioritizing access to critical minerals for various sectors. This move, intended to bolster the US economy and counter China’s dominance in the market, has been condemned by China as a violation of international law. Concerns remain regarding the environmental impact on deep-sea ecosystems, with many nations advocating for a moratorium until further research is conducted. Despite these concerns, at least one mining company is actively pursuing permits to begin operations.
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The news of the U.S. failing to ratify the ocean mining treaty while other countries rush towards underwater riches is a stark reminder of the dire situation our planet is in. This decision, driven by political agendas rather than environmental concerns, highlights the alarming disregard for the health of our oceans and the potential catastrophic consequences of deep sea mining.
It is disheartening to see the focus being shifted away from the urgent need to protect our oceans and instead towards exploiting their resources for short-term gain. The idea of hastening the destruction of our already fragile ecosystems for the sake of profit is not only irresponsible but also a grave injustice to future generations.… Continue reading
“We want all the remaining Bitcoin to be MADE IN THE USA!!! It will help us be ENERGY DOMINANT!!!” Yes, this is a real statement made by Trump on Truth Social. It’s quite evident from this statement that Trump’s understanding of Bitcoin and energy production is quite skewed, to say the least. It’s baffling to see someone with such a lack of knowledge on a subject speak so confidently about it. But unfortunately, this seems to be the norm rather than the exception with Trump.
It’s clear that Trump believes mining Bitcoin somehow produces energy, which couldn’t be further from the truth.… Continue reading
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