Exclusive: White House weighs executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining, sources say The White House is weighing an executive order that would fast-track permitting for deep-sea mining in international waters and let mining companies bypass a United Nations-backed review process, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the deliberations.

Predictably, the Trump Administration may help The Metals Company make deep sea mining a reality, despite the fact 32 countries have called for a moratorium! We need a strong #OceansTreaty to protect our oceans, instead of exploiting them for never ending greed.
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This paper was a labour of love - reflecting both my time spent at the UN and responding to reviewers. I would love to know what you think of my view on why the Oceans treaty represents a significant departure from old ways of benefit sharing. #ABS #geneticresources #DSI #OceansTreaty