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Can deep-sea mining of manganese nodules be eco-friendly?

October 8, 2022

Manganese nodules are spread across large areas of the seabed. They contain valuable metals that can be used in batteries, electric cars and solar panels. But is the deep-sea mining of these nodules eco-friendly?

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