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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Karen McVeigh

Norway sued over deep-sea mining plans

Scientists have warned of ‘catastrophic consequences for marine life’ if deep sea mining goes ahead.
Scientists have warned of ‘catastrophic consequences for marine life’ if deep sea mining goes ahead. Photograph: University of Bergen, Centre for Deep Sea Research/Reuters

One of the world’s biggest environmental groups is suing the Norwegian government for opening up its seabed for deep-sea mining, claiming that Norway has failed to properly investigate the consequences of this move.

WWF-Norway says the government’s decision has breached Norwegian law, goes against the counsel of its own advisers, and sets a “dangerous precedent”.

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