A protest in the Netherlands highlights growing opposition to deep-sea mining initiatives. This story is featured in The Stepback, a weekly newsletter that breaks down key tech industry developments. For ongoing updates on deep-sea mining and critical minerals, follow Justine Calma. The newsletter is delivered to subscribers at 8AM ET, with an option to opt in. The coverage began with concerns about the potential environmental damage caused by deep-sea mining, emphasizing the danger to ocean health and humanity. Unexpected political interference, including actions by Donald Trump, have disrupted international negotiations aimed at regulating this vital resource to prevent unilateral exploitation.
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