Norway Hates The Arctic?
The Latest News On Deep Sea Mining. 29/06/2023
Norway Says “Yes” To Deep Sea Mining
Norway plans to open up a large area of its ocean for deep seabed mining to help transition to a green economy. The seabed is rich in minerals like copper, zinc, manganese, and cobalt.
Norway’s petroleum and energy ministry says seabed mineral extraction could become a new and important industry for the country, strengthening the economy and ensuring crucial metals for sustainable energy.
As one of the wealthiest countries in the world, surely they would have enough resources and scientists to point them away from this direction. Clearly not.
Deep-sea mining activities in The Arctic will result in the destruction of critical habitats for various species. Many species in the Arctic, such as polar bears, seals, and whales, rely on the marine environment for their survival. The disturbance or destruction of their habitats can have negative impacts on these populations.
The Arctic is particularly vulnerable to climate change, and deep-sea mining activities will intensify these effects. Mining operations require significant energy inputs and can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, disturbances caused by mining can release stored carbon in sediments, potentially impacting the global carbon cycle.
If Deep Sea mining goes ahead without any additional regulations for these companies, we will be in an even worse position in terms of climate crises. When will people learn that Earth (while it is our home) is not our personal playground, we do not morally have the authority to displace living creatures, no matter what the gain.
Switzerland Calls For A Moratorium
The Swiss Federal Council decided to support the call for a temporary moratorium on deep-sea mining.
The Swiss government stated that commercial exploitation should be postponed until more scientific knowledge is obtained and the marine environment can be adequately protected.
Switzerland will present its position at the upcoming session of the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica next month.
Other countries such as Germany, Spain, and New Zealand have also positioned themselves against deep-sea mining until more scientific knowledge is obtained.
This is what we need, Countries coming together to fight for a bigger cause, the more outrage that is instilled, the more chance of change. Wherever you are in the world I recommend you to head online to see your native country's stance on deep-sea mining, and how you can get involved in a change that will bring a halt to these disgusting activities.
I recommend you check out savethehighseas.org they have a useful tracker you can use to pinpoint any country’s statements about deep sea mining.
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