UK Government Warned Deep Sea Mining Could Cause ‘Potential Extinction of Unique Species’, Documents Reveal

July 12, 2019

by Sprep-Admin

The UK’s joint project with American military firm Lockheed Martin is the largest in the world but poses risks to deep sea ecosystems. Click on the link below to read the full article.

Original Article: UK Government Warned Deep Sea Mining Could Cause ‘Potential Extinction of Unique Species’, Documents Reveal

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