Better title would be "Nothing Adds Up for Deep-Sea Mining" — it's a race for exploitation with little regard for impact.
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The Economics of Deep-Sea Mining Don't Add Up
If the U.S. wants to secure critical minerals it should invest in mining and processing facilities on home soil rather than the seafloor.TIME